The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to extend their winning streak as they face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a highly anticipated series. After a dominant sweep of the Cleveland Guardians, the Cardinals are riding high, with key players like Nolan Gorman finding their stride. Gorman, in particular, has been on a tear lately, hitting .267 with 6 home runs and 16 RBIs over the last 30 days.
Pirates Aim to Upset the Cardinals
However, the Pirates, fresh off their own impressive sweep of the New York Mets, are eager to defend their home turf at PNC Park. Despite their overall losing record, the Pirates have shown flashes of brilliance, particularly with their offense coming alive in recent games. Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds have been key contributors, providing the power needed to compete.
Pitching Matchup: Fedde vs. Heaney
The series opener features a pitching matchup between the Cardinals' Erick Fedde and the Pirates' Andrew Heaney. Fedde (3-7, 4.11 ERA) will be looking to bounce back from a tough outing against the Chicago Cubs, while Heaney (3-7, 4.48 ERA) aims to improve his performance against the Cardinals, a team he has struggled against in the past.
- Erick Fedde: 3-7, 4.11 ERA, 1.36 WHIP
- Andrew Heaney: 3-7, 4.48 ERA, 1.25 WHIP
The weather forecast predicts rain throughout the game, which could impact the strategies and outcomes. Keep an eye on potential delays or changes to the lineup.
Will the Cardinals continue their winning ways, or can the Pirates pull off an upset? Tune in to find out!