UPDATE: Brendan Donovan forced a rewrite of the Cardinals' lineup after going through some pre-game tests and activities. Donovan has been placed at leadoff and second base, moving into the position that had been originally listed as Jose Fermin's for the evening. The Cardinals are going day to day with Donovan, their All-Star, based on how he feels and recovers from soreness that is related to a sprained toe that put him on the injured list.
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