Pirates vs Cardinals starting pitchers
- Lance Lynn for St. Louis Cardinals
- Bailey Falter for Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates vs Cardinals statistics
| Stat |
Pirates |
Cardinals |
| Hits |
1194 (23rd) |
1252 (13th) |
| Batting Average |
.235 (24th) |
.246 (13th) |
| Runs Batted In |
605 (20th) |
580 (26th) |
| Runs |
627 (21st) |
611 (25th) |
| Home Runs |
144 (26th) |
153 (24th) |
| Walks |
451 (Tied-16th) |
436 (21st) |
| Stolen Bases |
98 (Tied-16th) |
86 (Tied-21st) |
| Strikeouts |
1389 (5th) |
1222 (20th) |
| Pitches |
22000 (17th) |
22142 (11th) |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/16/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
4-0 |
| 9/15/24 |
@ Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
3-2 |
| 9/14/24 |
@ Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
7-2 |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
4-3 F/11 |
| 9/12/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
6-1 |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/16/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
4-0 |
| 9/15/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
W |
4-3 |
| 9/14/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
5-1 |
| 9/13/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
8-3 |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
3-1 |
Pirates vs Cardinals predictions
When the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the St. Louis Cardinals, keep your eyes on Bryan Reynolds who's been swinging a hot bat with a solid .280 average and 22 homers this season. Projections suggest he could play a pivotal role in this matchup, possibly adding a couple of crucial hits and an RBI or two, boosting the Pirates' chances. Moreover, Joey Bart, known more for his potential than consistency, might just step up, providing some offensive support which the Pirates desperately need if they want to outscore the Cardinals' lineup.
On the flip side, the St. Louis Cardinals are leaning on their heavy-hitter Paul Goldschmidt, who brings power and a keen eye to the plate with 21 home runs and a batting average hovering around .277. Expectations are high for him to drive in key runs during this game. Masyn Winn, another contributing force, appears on track to continue his .271-hitting ways, possibly adding multi-hit efforts that could be crucial down the stretch. Given their solid standings at home, these performances will be key in spearheading the Cardinals' offense.
Considering the form and home-field advantage, the Cardinals might just hold the edge in this game. Their balanced attack and slightly superior pitching, led by Lance Lynn who's marked a decent season with a 3.96 ERA, gives them a solid foundation to clinch another win. All signs point to St. Louis extending their home win streak against a struggling Pirates squad, making them the team to bet on in this matchup.
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Tink Hence (RP): Day-To-Day
- Drew Rom (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Willson Contreras (C): 10-Day-IL
- Keynan Middleton (RP): 60-Day-IL
Pittsburgh Pirates injuries
- Kyle Nicolas (RP): Day-To-Day
- Oneil Cruz (SS): Day-To-Day
- Daulton Jefferies (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Ben Heller (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B): 10-Day-IL
Pirates vs Cardinals game info
| Venue |
Busch Stadium |
| Location |
St. Louis, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Tue 7:45 PM |
| Temperature |
86° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
