Pittsburgh Pirates @ St. Louis Cardinals
Matchup Predictor
57.7
%
42.3
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
Busch Stadium
1:15 PM, May 21, 2026Coverage: ESPN Unlmtd/MLB.TV
Probable Pitchers
PITSTL| Player | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | K | BB | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 3.09 | 1.05 | 55.1 | 44 | 56 | 14 | 5 | |
| 3-4 | 4.81 | 1.42 | 48.2 | 54 | 35 | 15 | 4 |
Injury Report
Pittsburgh Pirates| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 22 |
| SP | 60-Day IL | May 25 |
| C | 10-Day IL | May 29 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
| RP | 7-Day IL | Jun 1 |
St. Louis Cardinals| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| SS | Day-To-Day | May 19 |
| 3B | 10-Day IL | May 22 |
| LF | 60-Day IL | May 29 |
| SP | 60-Day IL | May 29 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
Team Stats
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Regular Season Series
STL leads 4-0
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 29 | 18 | .617 | - | L2 |
| Milwaukee | 26 | 18 | .591 | 1.5 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 27 | 19 | .587 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 24 | 23 | .511 | 5 | L3 |
| Cincinnati | 24 | 23 | .511 | 5 | L2 |
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