Matt Carpenter sitting for St. Louis on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter is not in the lineup Thursday in the team's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

What It Means:

Carpenter is being replaced at first base by Paul Goldschmidt against Pirates starter Chad Kuhl.

In 141 plate appearances this season, Carpenter has a .181 batting average with a .629 OPS, 3 home runs, 11 runs and 17 RBI.