Despite the offense that the Cardinals lost from Albert Pujols, they are off to a good start at 7-3 and leading the Central. This production is still coming from the player at first base, but it’s not who you think it is.
Matt Carpenter, the Cardinals backup first baseman has been one of the keys to this start, batting .409 with 10 RBI to start the season. Cincinnati comes into town in a three-way tie for second and will be making their first trip to St. Louis tonight. Here is a preview of what is to come.