The Pittsburgh Pirates seek to end their current losing streak as they face the St. Louis Cardinals. This NL Central matchup is set to unfold on Wednesday at 6:40 PM EDT in Pittsburgh.
Pirates vs. Cardinals: Key Details
- Game Date: Wednesday
- Time: 6:40 PM EDT
- Location: Pittsburgh
- Current Records:
- Pittsburgh Pirates: 16-14 (5th in NL Central)
- St. Louis Cardinals: 16-13 (3rd in NL Central)
Pitching Matchup
- Pittsburgh Pirates: Bubba Chandler (1-2, 4.88 ERA, 21 strikeouts)
- St. Louis Cardinals: Andre Pallante (2-2, 4.26 ERA, 20 strikeouts)
Recent Performance
The Pirates enter this game aiming to halt a three-game losing streak. They hold a record of 16-14 overall and 8-7 at home. Notably, they have won 9 of 14 games when preventing opposing teams from hitting home runs.
The Cardinals, on the other hand, have a solid 16-13 record, including 9 wins in 14 road games. They excel in matches where they score five or more runs, holding a 12-4 record in such instances.
Top Players to Watch
- Pirates:
- Oneil Cruz leads with nine home runs, boasting a .538 slugging percentage.
- Ryan O’Hearn has performed well recently, hitting .306 with two homers and seven RBIs in the last ten games.
- Cardinals:
- Alec Burleson has eight doubles and three home runs to his name.
- Nathan Church has been productive as well, hitting four home runs in his last ten games.
Injury Report
- Pittsburgh Pirates:
- Jared Triolo: 10-Day IL (knee)
- Jared Jones: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- St. Louis Cardinals:
- Matt Pushard: 15-Day IL (knee)
- Hunter Dobbins: 15-Day IL (knee)
- Lars Nootbaar: 60-Day IL (heels)
Overall Matchup Insights
As the Pirates aim to overcome their recent struggles, both teams look to capitalize on key player performances and their respective pitching matchups. With the momentum on the line, this game promises to be a crucial contest in the NL Central standings.
