Michael McGreevy faces perhaps the biggest test of his young career Sunday vs. the Dodgers.
The Cardinals and Dodgers wrap up a series with the finale at 1:15 p.m. at Busch Stadium.
McGreevy (1-0, 0.00 ERA), who has spent most of the season in Triple-A, was called up to start against one of the best offenses in baseball Sunday.
The rookie shut down another top team, the Mets, in his only other big-league action this season. He pitched 5 2/3 innings in relief vs. New York last month, allowing one hit.
To make room for McGreevy, the Cardinals sent right-hander Roddery Munoz down to Memphis. He made one appearance, pitching one inning and allowing two runs, since being called up May 31.
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The Dodgers will send out 37-year-old left-hander Clayton Kershaw (0-0, 5.17 ERA). McGreevy was 7 years old when Kershaw debuted in 2008.
Kershaw's 2.87 career ERA in 22 starts vs. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ is his third-worst vs. any of the 17 teams against which he has started more than five games.
Kershaw is 0-4 with a 6.14 ERA in five postseason starts vs. the Cardinals. The Dodgers as a team are 1-4 in those games.
After making his season debut in mid-May, Kershaw has averaged under four innings per start.
The Dodgers lead baseball with a .301 batting average with runners in scoring position, but they have gone 1 for 25 in this series.
The Cardinals are 36-28, second in the National League Central and four games behind Chicago.
The Dodgers are 38-27, first in the National League West.
How to watch Cardinals vs. Dodgers
When:Â 1:15 p.m. Sunday
Where: Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ
TV/radio: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest (); KMOX (1120 AM and 104.1 FM), other stations in the as well as .
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Lineups
CARDINALS
1. Lars Nootbaar, LF
2. Masyn Winn, SS
3. Brendan Donovan, 2B
4. Willson Contreras, 1B
5. Iván Herrera, DH
6. Nolan Arenado, 3B
7. Alec Burleson, RF
8. Pedro Pagés, C
9. Jose Barrero, CF
P: Michael McGreevy, RHP
DODGERS
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Mookie Betts, SS
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Teoscar Hernández, RF
5. Max Muncy, 3B
6. Will Smith, C
7. Michael Conforto, LF
8. Tommy Edman, 2B
9. Hyeseong Kim, CF
P: Clayton Kershaw, LHP
Injury report
Jordan Walker, OF (left wrist inflammation): After encouraging work in the cage Saturday and Sunday, Walker will be scheduled for a rehab assignment that could begin as early as Tuesday with a minor-league affiliate. Walker received an anti-inflammatory injection this past week and had several days of rest before returning to swings over the weekend. He was also able to get an upper-body workout in Sunday that was one of the tests for the wrist. The Cardinals believe he could expedite his return based on how he feels Monday. Updated June 8
Zach Thompson, LHP (shoulder, lat strain): Lefty has returned to Jupiter, Florida, and his throwing program there after going through a battery of tests and exams in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ. Strengthening is the goal before advancing. Updated June 7
