JJ Wetherholt returns as Cardinals seek sweep of Reds: First Pitch Post-Dispatch staff Jun 7, 2026 Jun 7, 2026 0 × Ethan Erickson | Post-Dispatch ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar speaks with the media after a win over the Reds at Busch Stadium on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JJ Wetherholt rejoins the suddenly hot Cardinals lineup Sunday afternoon after missing three games with groin pain.kAm(6E96C9@=E 2?5 E96 r2C5:?2=D 2?5 #65D HC2A FA 2 E9C66\82>6 D6C:6D $F?52J 2E `i`d A]>] 2E qFD49 $E25:F>] {2CD }@@E322CVD =2E6 9@>6C 2?5 2? @G6CEFC?65 42== k2 E:E=6lQx?D:56 2 r2C5:?2=D 4@>6324< H:? 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