The St. Louis Cardinals begin their last series of the regular season Monday night against the Cincinnati Reds. The Cards can clinch a playoff spot with a win and a Dodgers loss. St. Louis will send Jaime Garcia (6-7, 3.99 ERA) to the mound to take on Bronson Arroyo (12-9, 3.70 ERA). The Reds have already claimed the NL Central crown, but are tied with the Nationals for the best record in the National League and need a strong performance to secure home field advantage in the playoffs.

First pitch from Busch Stadium is 7:15 p.m. CT.

Cardinals lineup
1. Jon Jay (L) CF
2. Carlos Beltran (S) RF
3. Matt Holliday (R) LF
4. Allen Craig (R) 1B
5. Yadier Molina (R) C
6. David Freese (R) 3B
7. Daniel Descalso (L) 2B
8. Pete Kozma (R) SS
9. Jaime Garcia (L) P

Reds lineup
1. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B
2. Zack Cozart (R) SS
3. Joey Votto (L) 1B
4. Ryan Ludwick (R) LF
5. Jay Bruce (L) RF
6. Scott Rolen (R) 3B
7. Ryan Hanigan (R) C
8. Drew Stubbs (R) CF
9. Bronson Arroyo (R) P