Pirates vs Cardinals starting pitchers
- Erick Fedde for St. Louis Cardinals
- Luis Ortiz for Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates vs Cardinals statistics
| Stat |
Pirates |
Cardinals |
| Hits |
1215 (22nd) |
1271 (13th) |
| Batting Average |
.236 (23rd) |
.246 (13th) |
| Runs Batted In |
611 (21st) |
593 (24th) |
| Runs |
633 (22nd) |
624 (24th) |
| Home Runs |
146 (26th) |
156 (Tied-23rd) |
| Walks |
453 (19th) |
443 (21st) |
| Stolen Bases |
101 (16th) |
89 (Tied-20th) |
| Strikeouts |
1411 (5th) |
1236 (Tied-20th) |
| Pitches |
22271 (17th) |
22419 (13th) |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/18/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
10-5 |
| 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 |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/18/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
10-5 |
| 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 |
Pirates vs Cardinals predictions
The Pittsburgh Pirates are gearing up for a challenging matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals, and they'll be leaning heavily on key players to make an impact. Luis Ortiz, taking the mound with an impressive 3.45 ERA and 1.13 WHIP, could provide the solid start the Pirates desperately need. Meanwhile, at the plate, Bryan Reynolds, boasting a respectable .280 average and leading the team with 22 home runs, is expected to be a crucial contributor. Keep an eye on Oneil Cruz too; his blend of power and speed could be a game-changer if he connects well.
Switching our focus to the St. Louis Cardinals, they have their own set of weapons ready to respond. Nolan Arenado, always a threat with his knack for timely hits, is anticipated to continue his solid performance, possibly adding to his home run tally. On the mound, Erick Fedde will aim to maintain his ERA of 3.45 and improve upon his WHIP, providing the Cardinals with a chance to control the game's tempo early.
Given the current form and the stats on paper, this game looks like it could lean in favor of the St. Louis Cardinals. Their slightly better overall team performance and home field advantage at Busch Stadium might just be the edge they need. However, if Ortiz can silence the Cardinals' bats and Reynolds finds his groove, the Pirates might just pull off an upset. Either way, it promises to be an exciting game full of strategic plays and standout performances.
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Tink Hence (RP): Day-To-Day
- Drew Rom (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Lance Lynn (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Willson Contreras (C): 10-Day-IL
- Keynan Middleton (RP): 60-Day-IL
Pittsburgh Pirates injuries
- Oneil Cruz (SS): Day-To-Day
- Daulton Jefferies (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Henry Davis (C): 10-Day-IL
- Kyle Nicolas (RP): 15-Day-IL
Pirates vs Cardinals game info
| Venue |
Busch Stadium |
| Location |
St. Louis, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Thu 7:15 PM |
| Temperature |
88° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
