Cards tab RHP Miles Mikolas as Opening Day starter

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St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas will be the team's starter for Opening Day in Los Angeles against the Dodgers on March 28, manager Oliver Marmol announced Sunday.

Mikolas is getting the nod over right-hander Sonny Gray, who is working his way back from a hamstring injury.

Mikolas, 35, posted a 9-13 record with a 4.78 ERA in 35 appearances (all starts) last seas