Raimel Tapia starting for Rockies on Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia is in the lineup Friday in the team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

What It Means:

Tapia is getting the nod in left field while batting leadoff against Cardinals starter Johan Oviedo.

In 328 plate appearances this season, Tapia has a .290 batting average with a .741 OPS, 5 home runs, 48 runs and 38 RBI.