As Cardinals Click, Mike Matheny Won't Mess With Order; Yadier Molina Given Rare Opportunity To Recharge; Chris Carpenter Satisfied With Latest Side-Session Results; Worth Noting

It was late last month when, with some frequency, manager Mike Matheny began plugging Matt Carpenter into the leadoff spot. At the time, the move was described as a short-term stopgap. Jon Jay was in an extended offensive funk, and no one else on the roster really profiled as a top-of-the-order bat.

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