Cardinals Notebook: Slumping Colby Rasmus Trying To Stay Positive; Matt Holliday Out With Illiness, Allen Craig Makes First Home Start; Etc...

Outfielder Colby Rasmus was out of the starting lineup Friday night against Mets left-hander Oliver Perez. Rasmus struck out three times Thursday against the Astros and is stuck in a 1-for-19 slump at the plate.

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