ESPN
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • Soccer
    • WNBA
    • Golf
    • More Sports
    • Watch ESPN
      Watch
    • ESPN Fantasy
      Fantasy
    • Where to Watch
    • Search

    Pittsburgh Pirates @ St. Louis Cardinals

    PIT
    Pittsburgh PiratesPiratesPIT
    26-24, 13-11 Away
    6
    26-24, 13-11 Away
    Final
    STL
    St. Louis CardinalsCardinalsSTL
    28-21, 13-13 Home
    2
    28-21, 13-13 Home
    • Gamecast
    • Recap
    • Box Score
    • Play-by-Play

    Team Leaders

    Game Information

    Busch Stadium
    Busch Stadium
    1:15 PM, May 21, 2026Coverage: ESPN Unlmtd/MLB.TV
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Attendance: 27,705
    Game Time:2:32
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - James Hoye
    • First Base Umpire - Tyler Jones
    • Second Base Umpire - D.J. Reyburn
    • Third Base Umpire - John Libka

    PIT wins 2-1

    • Pirates
      6
    • Cardinals
      9
    Game 1
    5/19
    • Pirates
      7
    • Cardinals
      0
    Game 2
    5/20
    • Pirates
      6
    • Cardinals
      2
    Game 3
    5/21

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee3018.625-W4
    St. Louis2921.5802W1
    Chicago2923.5583L7
    Pittsburgh2625.5105.5L1
    Cincinnati2625.5105.5L1
    Full Standings

    MLB News

    Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Sunday: Tap into MacKenzie Gore's strikeout potential

    Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Sunday: Tap into MacKenzie Gore's strikeout potential

    Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday's MLB action.
    Astros take Game 2 over the Cubs 3-0

    Astros take Game 2 over the Cubs 3-0

    Astros take Game 2 over the Cubs 3-0
    Houston Astros DH Yordan Alvarez exits with back spasms

    Houston Astros DH Yordan Alvarez exits with back spasms

    Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, a three-time All-Star who is batting .300 with 15 homers and 31 RBIs, left Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of back spasms.
    All MLB News
    ESPN
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your US State Privacy Rights
    • Children's Online Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    • About Nielsen Measurement
    • Your Privacy Choices
    • Contact Us
    • Disney Ad Sales Site
    • Work for ESPN
    • Corrections
    GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
    Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.