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    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
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    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

    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

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee2918.617-W3
    Chicago2921.5801.5L5
    St. Louis2821.5712L2
    Pittsburgh2624.5204.5W2
    Cincinnati2624.5204.5W2
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