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Cardinals play the Pirates leading series 1-0
TL;DR
The St. Louis Cardinals lead the series 1-0 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The next game is scheduled for Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT.
Key points
- Cardinals lead series 1-0
- Next game on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT
- Kyle Leahy is starting for the Cardinals
- Pirates' starting pitcher is TBD
- Line: Pirates -159, Cardinals +134
St. Louis CardinalsPittsburgh PiratesKyle Leahy
St. Louis Cardinals (15-13, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (16-13, third in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Kyle Leahy (0-0); Pirates: TBD
LINE: Pirates -159, Cardinals +134; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pittsburgh has gone 8-6 at home and 16-13 overall. The Pirates have the fourth-best team ERA in the majors at 3.36.
St. Louis has a 15-13 record overall and an 8-5 record on the road. Cardinals hitters have a collective .390 slugging percentage to rank seventh in the NL.
The teams square off Tuesday for the second time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nick Gonzales leads the Pirates with a .323 batting average, and has five doubles, five walks and 13 RBIs. Jake Mangum is 11 for 33 with two RBIs over the last 10 games.
Jordan Walker has a .275 batting average to lead the Cardinals, and has four doubles and eight home runs. Masyn Winn is 14 for 43 with a home run and 11 RBIs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Pirates: 5-5, .222 batting average, 3.52 ERA, outscored opponents by three runs
Cardinals: 5-5, .239 batting average, 4.45 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs
INJURIES: Pirates: Oneil Cruz: day-to-day (illness), Jared Triolo: 10-Day IL (knee), Jared Jones: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Cardinals: : 15-Day IL (knee), : 15-Day IL (knee), : 60-Day IL (heels)
Q&A
What is the current series score between the Cardinals and Pirates?
The St. Louis Cardinals currently lead the series 1-0 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
When is the next game between the Cardinals and Pirates?
The next game between the Cardinals and Pirates is scheduled for Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Cardinals and Pirates in the next game?
Kyle Leahy is the confirmed starting pitcher for the Cardinals, while the Pirates' starting pitcher is yet to be determined.
