Pete Kozma is not in the Cardinals' lineup Thursday and is expected to sit out Friday's game, as well. Kozma is in the midst of a 0-for-17 slump at the plate that has dropped his yearly line to an ugly .236/.281/.299. The Cards are hoping a couple days off to clear his head will help, but that's probably wishful thinking. Daniel Descalso will handle shortstop Thursday and Friday.