St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs - Game 25 thread - May 4, 2015

The first-place St. Louis Cardinals (18-6) host the second-place Chicago Cubs (13-10) at Busch Stadium this evening. The Cards currently own a 4.5-game lead in the Central division standings. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. CT. Yadier Molina, who is batting for a .231 BA, .291 OBP, .282 SLG, and .255 wOBA (62 wRC+), through his first 87 plate appearances this season, has the night off. Cue manager Mike Matheny talking about Yadi's competitiveness and desire to start tonight:

Yadier Molina not playing Monday for #STLCards, but manager Mike Matheny said Molina certainly resisted the move. #bndcards

— David Wilhelm (@DavidMWilhelm) May 4, 2015

The Cardinals Lineup:

1. Jon Jay, CF
2. Matt Carpenter, 3B
3. Matt Holliday, LF
4. Jhonny Peralta, SS
5. Mark Reynolds, 1B
6. Jason Heyward, RF
7. Kolten Wong, 2B
8. Tony Cruz, C
9. Carlos Martinez, P

The Cubs Lineup:

1. Dexter Fowler, CF
2. Chris Coghlan, LF
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Kris Bryant, 3B
5. Miguel Montero, C
6. Starlin Castro, SS
7. Chris Denorfia, RF
8. Travis Wood, P
9. Addison Russell, 2B