Tampa Bay Rays vs. St. Louis Cardinals - News - March 28, 2026 | FOX Sports

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Nathan Church - On bench against southpaw Church is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact Church had started against right-handed pitchers in the Cardinals' first two games of the season, going 3-for-8 with two runs and two RBI. However, with southpaw Steven Matz on the bump for the Rays in the series finale, the left-handed-hitting Church will cede left field to Thomas Saggese.

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Richie Palacios - Awarded second straight start Palacios will start at second base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Palacios was excluded from the lineup in Thursday's season opener against Cardinals southpaw Matthew Liberatore, but the left-handed-hitting utility player will stick in the starting nine for a second straight matchup with a right-handed pitcher. Until Gavin Lux (shoulder) returns from the injured list, Palacios could be primed to fill the strong side of a platoon at second base with Ben Williamson.

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Hunter Feduccia - Making second straight start Feduccia will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact Feduccia was excluded from the Rays' Opening Day lineup while southpaw Matthew Liberatore started for the opposition, but the 28-year-old backstop will draw a second straight start Sunday while the Cardinals send another lefty to the hill. Though the Rays aren't likely to go with a strict platoon at catcher, Feduccia's left-handedness might be enough to give him the edge over the right-handed-hitting Nick Fortes in playing time versus right-handed pitching.

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Nick Fortes - On bench for second straight Fortes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Fortes is on the bench for a second straight matchup, with both coming against right-handed starting pitchers. The left-handed-hitting Hunter Feduccia could be the Rays' preferred catcher versus righties, though he and Fortes are unlikely to be used in a strict platoon.

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Ben Williamson - Idle against righty Williamson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The right-handed-hitting Williamson was part of the Opening Day lineup while the Rays faced off against lefty Matthew Liberatore, but he's been held out of the starting nine for two straight games versus right-handers. Williamson looks like he may have to settle for the short side of a platoon at second base with Richie Palacios until the Rays get Gavin Lux (shoulder) back from the injured list.

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How to Watch Rays vs Cardinals in Game 3 of the Season The Tampa Bay Rays will be getting set for their season finale against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, hoping to avoid what would feel li...

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