Cardinals' Aledmys Diaz: Gets the day off Sunday
Diaz is out of the lineup Sunday against the Nationals.
Analysis:
Diaz, who has batted second in the order in 10 straight contests, will rest Sunday in favor of Greg Garcia at shortstop. Diaz has been a staple in the St. Louis infield this season, but with tough righty Stephen Strasburg on the hill for the opposing Nationals, manager Mike Matheny will look to get as many left-handed bats in his lineup as possible. That will come at the cost of a start for Diaz, who sports an impressive .900 OPS on the season.
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