JUPITER, Fla. _ Righthander Lance Lynn will be the first Cardinals starting pitcher to face his own hitters today as what is called "live batting practice" begins at the Cardinals' camp.

Among the hitters Lynn will face is new shortstop Jhonny Peralta. Joe Kelly will pitch to a group headed by Matt Carpenter while Shelby Miller will face Matt Holliday, Mark Ellis and Peter Bourjos.

Carlos Martinez and lefthanded reliever Randy Choate also will throw to hitters as will reliever Keith Butler and several other young hurlers.

Staff ace Adam Wainwright and Michael Wacha are among those who will be involved in the process on Friday.

Temperatures will soar into the 80s today at the Cardinals' complex outside Roger Dean Stadium.

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