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Pittsburgh Pirates Face Off Against St. Louis Cardinals in NL Central Matchup
The Pittsburgh Pirates (58-75, fifth in the NL Central) will take on the St. Louis Cardinals (65-68, fourth in the NL Central) in a highly anticipated matchup on Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. EDT in St. Louis. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the division and secure a win in this crucial game.
Pitching Matchup: Pirates’ Mlodzinski vs. Cardinals’ Gray
The Pirates will send Carmen Mlodzinski (3-7, 3.89 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 70 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Cardinals will counter with Sonny Gray (12-6, 4.33 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 161 strikeouts). Both pitchers have had solid seasons so far and will be looking to lead their teams to victory in this matchup.
Betting Odds and Prediction
The BetMGM Sportsbook line currently has the Cardinals as the favorites at -187, while the Pirates are the underdogs at +156. The over/under for the game is set at 7 1/2 runs. With two strong pitchers on the mound, this game has the potential to be a low-scoring affair.
Team Stats and Analysis
The Cardinals have a 36-31 record at home and a 65-68 record overall. They currently hold the fourth spot in the NL Central standings and will be looking to gain ground on the teams ahead of them. The Cardinals have a solid team ERA of 4.33, ranking them 10th in the NL.
The Pirates, on the other hand, have a 58-75 record overall and a 19-45 record on the road. They have struggled this season and are currently in fifth place in the NL Central. The Pirates have struggled in close games, with a 19-52 record in games decided by two or more runs.
Bottom Line
This matchup between the Pirates and Cardinals is sure to be an exciting one, with both teams fighting for a win. The Cardinals will look to use their home field advantage and strong pitching to secure a victory, while the Pirates will be looking to play spoiler and come out on top. Don’t miss this NL Central showdown on Wednesday night.
Pittsburgh Pirates Face Off Against St. Louis Cardinals in NL Central Matchup
The Pittsburgh Pirates (58-75, fifth in the NL Central) will take on the St. Louis Cardinals (65-68, fourth in the NL Central) in a highly anticipated game on Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. EDT in St. Louis.
Pitching Matchup: Carmen Mlodzinski vs. Sonny Gray
The Pirates will send Carmen Mlodzinski (3-7, 3.89 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 70 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Cardinals will counter with Sonny Gray (12-6, 4.33 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 161 strikeouts).
BetMGM Sportsbook Odds
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Cardinals are favored at -187, while the Pirates are the underdogs at +156. The over/under for the game is set at 7 1/2 runs.
Preview of the Matchup
The St. Louis Cardinals will look to defend their home turf with a 36-31 record at Busch Stadium. Overall, they have a 65-68 record and currently sit in fourth place in the NL Central. The Cardinals have a solid pitching staff, ranking 10th in the NL with a team ERA of 4.33.
The Pittsburgh Pirates, on the other hand, have struggled this season with a 58-75 record. On the road, they have a 19-45 record and have struggled to keep opponents from hitting home runs. In games where they have given up a home run, the Pirates have a record of 19-52.
Top Performers to Watch
For the Cardinals, Alec Burleson leads the team with a .291 batting average and has 21 doubles, a triple, 16 home runs, 33 walks, and 60 RBIs. Lars Nootbaar has been hot at the plate, going 11 for 41 with three RBIs in the last 10 games.
The Pirates will rely on Bryan Reynolds, who has 34 doubles, three triples, and 14 home runs this season. Jared Triolo has also been a key contributor, going 14 for 33 with three doubles, a triple, and two home runs in the past 10 games.
Recent Performance
The Cardinals have struggled in their last 10 games, going 4-6 with a .240 batting average and a 6.21 ERA. They have been outscored by 14 runs in this stretch.
The Pirates, on the other hand, have been playing well, going 6-4 with a .266 batting average and a 2.79 ERA. They have outscored their opponents by 18 runs in their last 10 games.
Injuries
The Cardinals have a few players on the injured list, including Brendan Donovan (groin), Victor Scott II (ankle), Nolan Arenado (shoulder), and Zack Thompson (lat).
The Pirates have several players on the injured list as well, including Endy Rodriguez (elbow), Enmanuel Valdez (shoulder), Justin Lawrence (elbow), Tim Mayza (shoulder), and Jared Jones (elbow).
AP Story
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