Matt Holliday Closer Than Lance Berkman To Rejoining Lineup; Fernando Salas Likely Choice In Save Situations; Brian Tallet Returns Friday...

The Cardinals held both Matt Holliday and Lance Berkman out of their starting lineup on Thursday against the Astros, though Holliday was considered available to pinch-hit. Both outfielders were removed from Wednesday night's game due to injuries.

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Following their 4-2 victory Thursday against Houston, the Cardinals elected to bring lefty reliever Brian Tallet with them to Kansas City and will activate him before opening interleague play, making him the 13th pitcher on the staff.

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Matt Holliday and Lance Berkman, the two leading hitters in the National League, were out of the St. Louis Cardinals' starting lineup Thursday afternoon for their series finale against the Houston Astros.

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