Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado not in Cardinals’ lineup against Pirates

PITTSBURGH AP First baseman Willson Contreras and third baseman Nolan Arenado are out of the St Louis Cardinals lineup for Wednesday s championship against the Pittsburgh Pirates Contreras sustained a left hand contusion during Tuesday night s - loss to the Pirates when hit by a pitch from Paul Skenes Arenado will miss a second straight competition with a jammed right middle finger Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol noted Wednesday that he is hopeful Contreras and Arenado can play Friday when St Louis opens a three-game series against the National League Central-leading Cubs in Chicago The Cardinals entered play Wednesday in third place in the division four games behind the Cubs St Louis has an off day on Thursday Contreras a three-time All-Star is hitting with home runs in games An eight-time All-Star Arenado has a batting average and homers in games AP MLB https apnews com hub MLB Source