Cardinals' Matt Holliday: Not in Thursday's lineup

Holliday is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Analysis:

Despite bashing a three-run home run in the series finale agains the Cubs, Holliday's batting average has dropped further and now sits at .233, leading the Cardinals to give him the day off to rest a bit more. Brandon Moss will take over in left field in his stead.