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Cardinals make disappointing Jordan Walker lineup decision
TL;DR
The St. Louis Cardinals have decided not to include Jordan Walker in their lineup for the series finale against the Miami Marlins, disappointing many fans. The team is fielding a notably weaker lineup for this game.
Key points
- Jordan Walker is not in the lineup for the Cardinals' game.
- The Cardinals are playing against the Miami Marlins.
- Fans are disappointed by the decision to bench Walker.
- The team is using a weaker lineup for this game.
- Alec Burleson and Masyn Winn are also benched.
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The St. Louis Cardinals are playing a series finale on Wednesday afternoon in Miami against the Marlins.
Jordan Walker isn't in the lineup.
It's a decision that is a bit painful for Cardinals fans, who have come to adore the bounceback season that the former top prospect is having.
Upsetting the St. Louis faithful even more is that the Cards have gone with a serious second-rate lineup. Alec Burleson and Masyn Winn are also on the bench, too.
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Walker is the biggest absence. For the season, he has a .292 average and .964 OPS. He has hit four doubles and eight home runs while driving in 16 runs and also stealing four bases.
After two miserable seasons, Walker has rediscovered the promise that once made him a top-10 prospect in the sport.
Right now at least, he's even well above the pace of his promising rookie season, when he finished with a .787 OPS.
Q&A
Why is Jordan Walker not playing in the Cardinals' game against the Marlins?
Jordan Walker is not in the lineup for the series finale against the Marlins, which has disappointed many Cardinals fans.
What does the Cardinals' lineup look like without Jordan Walker?
The Cardinals are fielding a second-rate lineup, with notable players like Alec Burleson and Masyn Winn also on the bench.
How have fans reacted to the Cardinals' decision on Jordan Walker?
Fans are upset about the decision to bench Jordan Walker, especially given his bounceback season and the team's weaker lineup.
