Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Out of lineup against southpaw

Nootbaar has been struggling against left-handed pitchers this season

Lars Nootbaar is out of the Cardinals' lineup on Monday against the Chicago Cubs. The left-handed hitting Nootbaar is 1-for-14 with seven strikeouts against left-handed pitchers this season.

Nootbaar has been a key part of the Cardinals' offense this season, batting .305 with six home runs and 29 RBIs. However, he has struggled against left-handed pitchers, and the Cardinals have decided to give him a day off on Monday.

Tommy Edman will start in left field against the Cubs

Tommy Edman will start in left field and bat ninth against the Cubs. Edman is a right-handed hitter who is 4-for-11 with two doubles and a home run against left-handed pitchers this season.

Edman has been a valuable player for the Cardinals this season, playing all over the infield and outfield. He is a good hitter against both right-handed and left-handed pitchers, and he is a good defender in the outfield.

The Cardinals are hoping to win their fourth straight game

The Cardinals are hoping to win their fourth straight game on Monday against the Cubs. The Cardinals have won their last three games, and they are now 22-20 on the season.

The Cubs are 17-25 on the season, and they have lost their last two games. The Cardinals are favored to win on Monday, but the Cubs are a good team, and they could be a threat to the Cardinals' winning streak.