Two clubs in the NL Central — the St. Louis Cardinals (52-47) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (50-49) — clash on Monday at 6:40 PM ET, at PNC Park.
The Pirates’ upcoming three-game set with the Cardinals will end on Wednesday. Continue reading for details and insights on the series as it plays out.
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How to Watch Pirates vs. Cardinals Series on TV or Streaming
- Monday at 6:40 PM ET (Mitch Keller vs. Andre Pallante): BSMW | Watch on Fubo
- Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET (Paul Skenes vs. Lance Lynn): SportsNet PT | Watch on Fubo
- Wednesday at 12:35 PM ET (Martín Pérez vs. TBD): MLB Network | Watch on Fubo
Pirates’ Leading Hitters
- Bryan Reynolds has 20 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs, 36 walks and 61 RBI (115 total hits). He’s also stolen five bases.
- Oneil Cruz has 20 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs, 24 walks and 50 RBI (83 total hits). He has stolen seven bases.
- Andrew McCutchen has put up 73 hits with 11 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 43 walks. He has driven in 26 runs with three stolen bases.
- Connor Joe has recorded 66 hits with 17 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 29 walks. He has driven in 28 runs with two stolen bases.
Cardinals’ Leading Hitters
- Alec Burleson has 97 hits with 14 doubles, 18 home runs, 14 walks and 59 RBI. He’s also stolen seven bases.
- Brendan Donovan has 101 hits with 22 doubles, a triple, nine home runs, 29 walks and 48 RBI. He’s also stolen three bases.
- Nolan Arenado has 14 doubles, nine home runs, 26 walks and 41 RBI (94 total hits). He’s also swiped one base.
- Masyn Winn has collected 96 hits with 18 doubles, five triples, five home runs and 26 walks. He has driven in 33 runs with nine stolen bases.
Pirates Pitching Rankings
- The Pirates pitching staff ranks 13th in the majors with a collective 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Pittsburgh has the 12th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.86).
- Pitchers for the Pirates combine for the 19th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.280).
- The Pirates allow the fourth-fewest home runs in baseball (97 total, one per game).
Cardinals Pitching Rankings
- The Cardinals strike out 8.2 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 25th in MLB.
- St. Louis pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.00 ERA this year, which ranks 16th in MLB.
- The Cardinals have a combined WHIP of 1.265 as a pitching staff, which ranks 17th in MLB.
- With 110 homers allowed, the Cardinals rank 16th in the league at preventing long balls.
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Pirates Injury Report
Daulton Jefferies: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Jared Jones: 15 Day IL (Lat), Hunter Stratton: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Bailey Falter: 15 Day IL (Arm), Ryan Borucki: 60 Day IL (Tricep), Dauri Moreta: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Johan Oviedo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Endy Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Cardinals Injury Report
Nick Robertson: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Riley O’Brien: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Drew Rom: 60 Day IL (Biceps), Steven Matz: 60 Day IL (Back), Tommy Edman: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Keynan Middleton: 60 Day IL (Forearm)
