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St. Louis Cardinals Dexter Fowler swings into a two-run single off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, throughout the very first inning in Game 1 of a double-header baseball video game Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast).
Cardinals players John Nogowski, left, and Max Schrock use face masks while talking in the extended dugout early in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020.
Carlson is among 3 switch-hitters the Cardinals have in the lineup to face Sox lefty Dallas Keuchel, a former Cy Young Award winner.
John Nogowski will make his big-league launching.
The Cardinals pitching prepare for the five-game, three-day series approaching at Wrigley Field is still taking shape, with opening day starter Jack Flaherty yet to be appointed one of the video games. To set up the staff for as numerous as 3 bullpen games there versus the rival Cubs, the Cardinals turn to starter Dakota Hudson for the ending on the South Side.
CHICAGO — On the eve of the official deal that brought Dylan Carlson to the majors for the very first time, supervisor Mike Shildt, from his hotel space in Chicago, stated oh yes Carlson will play, oh yes hell begin a lot, and for sure hes going to play all over the outfield.
Carlson will play his third game in the majors Sunday.
He will also complete the hat technique of positions started.
The novice, who doubled in Game 2 of Saturdays doubleheader sweep for his first big-league hit, will get a run in center field Sunday as the Cardinals choose the wipeout in the series against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Park.
Hudson has not appeared in a game in 3 weeks, to the date.
