Pirates vs Cardinals starting pitchers
- Sonny Gray for St. Louis Cardinals
- Jake Woodford for Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates vs Cardinals statistics
| Stat |
Pirates |
Cardinals |
| Hits |
1202 (Tied-22nd) |
1257 (13th) |
| Batting Average |
.235 (23rd) |
.245 (13th) |
| Runs Batted In |
606 (22nd) |
583 (26th) |
| Runs |
628 (22nd) |
614 (25th) |
| Home Runs |
145 (26th) |
154 (24th) |
| Walks |
453 (18th) |
439 (21st) |
| Stolen Bases |
98 (17th) |
89 (Tied-20th) |
| Strikeouts |
1399 (5th) |
1228 (20th) |
| Pitches |
22138 (17th) |
22263 (14th) |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/17/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
3-1 |
| 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 |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/17/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
3-1 |
| 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 |
Pirates vs Cardinals predictions
As the Pittsburgh Pirates prepare to face off against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, all eyes are likely on Bryan Reynolds. Reynolds, who has been a standout with a batting average of .280 and 22 homers to his credit this season, could be a critical factor in sparking the Pirates' offense. Jake Woodford, stepping up as the probable pitcher, has admittedly had a challenging season, but baseball always leaves room for surprises. He'll need to tighten his game and manage those ERA numbers to fend off the Cardinals' hitters.
On the other side, the St. Louis Cardinals have some heavy hitters of their own. Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt are expected to be key players in this game. Arenado has been nothing short of spectacular, consistently delivering at crucial moments with an impressive batting average and solid fielding. Goldschmidt, meanwhile, brings power and precision to the plate, which could easily turn the tide of the game in favor of the Cardinals.
Considering team dynamics and recent performances, the St. Louis Cardinals appear to have the upper hand in this matchup. With Sonny Gray on the mound, boasting significantly better numbers than his counterpart Woodford, and a lineup that has shown resilience even in tight spots, I'd lean towards a Cardinals victory in this game. However, baseball thrives on unpredictability, so the Pirates could still surprise us, especially if they can capitalize on any unexpected momentum shifts during the game.
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
- Oneil Cruz (SS): Day-To-Day
- Kyle Nicolas (RP): 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 |
Wed 7:45 PM |
| Temperature |
85° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
