Carpenter went 2-for-5 with two runs in a loss to the Dodgers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter continues to get on base at an elite clip, with Thursday's two-hit effort pushing his on-base percentage for September to .375. The veteran is slated to move back to first base on an everyday basis with the return of Jedd Gyorko (groin) from the disabled list and sports a .270/.386/.553 line on the season that's partly comprised of a career best in home runs (35).

Carpenter went 1-for-2 with two walks and two runs in a win over the Pirates on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter has been more of a conventional leadoff hitter of late, as he's yet to leave the yard in September but has still managed an outstanding .391 on-base percentage over the first 10 games of the month. The veteran has generated that figure courtesy of 10 walks and eight hits, and he's now reached safely in nine of those contests.

Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a two-run single, two walks and a run in a win over the Nationals on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter once again excelled in a table-setting role, getting on base multiple times for the fourth time in the last five games. The veteran has been a bit quiet by his standards on the power front recently (four extra-base hits, including one home run, in the last 13 games), but he's made up for it with a whopping .407 on-base percentage largely comprised of a robust 20.4 percent walk rate over that stretch.

Carpenter (illness) is back in Thursday's lineup at third base for the series finale against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter won't miss any additional time after leaving Wednesday's contest due to nausea in the fourth inning. Dating back to the start of the second half, Carpenter has hit .299/.417/.681 with 15 home runs and 28 RBI. With Jedd Gyorko (groin) on the DL, look for Carpenter to receive a few starts at the hot corner in order to get Matt Adams in the lineup.

Carpenter exited Wednesday's game against the Pirates due to nausea.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter walked in both of his plate appearances before exiting in the fourth inning. Matt Adams took over at first base. Carpenter should be considered day-to-day.

Carpenter went 2-for-5 with a run in a win over the Pirates on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter had allowed NL pitchers a brief respite during a recent slump, but no more Mr. Nice Guy -- he's 7-for-13 with four doubles, two RBI and three runs over his last three games. The veteran infielder is having a "down month" in batting average (.260) compared to his incandescent July (.333), but that still equates to a .383 on-base percentage, .583 slugging percentage, eight home runs and 14 RBI.

Carpenter went 4-for-5 with four doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 12-3 blowout win in Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter has given opposing pitcher's nightmares since the start of the second half and Sunday's four-double performance was no exception. The 32-year-old now has 38 doubles and 34 homers this season with 87 runs scored. Carpenter continues pushing St. Louis towards the postseason as he strengthens his MVP candidacy.

Carpenter struck out in all four of his at-bats Wednesday in the Cardinals' 3-1 win over the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

After going 3-for-5 and connecting on his 34th home run of the season in the series opener, Carpenter received a breather Tuesday. The time off evidently didn't prove helpful, as the four strikeouts were a season high for the infielder. Though Carpenter has been one of the majors' top hitters since mid-May, he's fallen into a bit of a slump in the second half of August. Not including his big performance Monday, Carpenter has recorded only one hit over his most recent seven starts, resulting in a 10-point drop in his batting average over that stretch.

Carpenter is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

It's a rare day off for Carpenter, who has started 28 straight games for the Cardinals, hitting .259/.391/.546 with nine homers over that stretch. Jose Martinez will start at first base and lead off in this one.

Carpenter went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored to help St. Louis to a 5-3 victory over the Dodgers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After a brief lull that saw him log just one hit over his last six games, Carpenter resumed his blistering hot streak in this contest, ripping three hits, including his 34th long ball that he tagged in the ninth inning off the usually untouchable Kenley Jansen. Carpenter has made any concerns over his well-documented slow start seem downright comical at this point, as he boasts a phenomenal .273/.387/.582 slash line over 440 at-bats.