Beltran starting for the Cards in series opener against Pirates (Lineup)

Pittsburgh Pirates (70-47, First Place in the National League Central division)
1. Starling Marte -- Left Field
2. Neil Walker -- Second Base
3. Andrew McCutchen -- Centerfield
4. Pedro Alvarez -- Third Base
5. Russell Martin -- Catcher
6. Garrett Jones -- First Base
7. Andrew Lambo -- Right Field
8. Jordy Mercer -- Shortstop
9. Charlie Morton -- Starting Pitcher

St. Louis Cardinals (67-50, Second Place in the National League Central division)
1. Matt Carpenter -- Second Base
2. Carlos Beltran -- Right Field
3. Allen Craig -- First Base
4. Matt Holliday -- Left Field
5. David Freese -- Third Base
6. Jon Jay -- Center Field
7. Tony Cruz -- Catcher
8. Pete Kozma -- Shortstop
9. Adam Wainwright -- Starting Pitcher

Pitching Matchup:
Charlie Morton *Pittsburgh* (4-3, 3.88 ERA) vs. Adam Wainwright *St. Louis* (13-7, 2.66 ERA)