The Pittsburgh Pirates (71-80) play on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals (76-75) at Busch Stadium. The game is set to start at 7:45 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
The Cardinals will give the ball to Sonny Gray (13-9, 3.75 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 14 on the season, and the Pirates will turn to Jake Woodford.
Cardinals vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 7:45 p.m. ET
Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: SportsNet PT
Probable Pitchers: Gray – STL (13-9, 3.75 ERA) vs Woodford – PIT (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Cardinals vs. Pirates Odds
Cardinals to win: -203
Pirates to win: +172
Spread: Cardinals -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Cardinals vs. Pirates Pitcher Performance
Gray |
|
Woodford |
27 |
GS |
0 |
13-9 |
W-L |
0-0 |
3.75 |
ERA |
– |
160.2 |
IP |
0 |
39 |
BB |
0 |
195 |
SO |
0 |
Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Sonny Gray
Gray (13-9 with a 3.75 ERA and 195 strikeouts in 160 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Cardinals, his 28th of the season.
The righty’s most recent appearance came on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up two hits.
In 27 games this season, the 34-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.75, with 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .222 against him.
Gray is trying to extend a third-game quality start streak in this outing.
Gray is looking for his 13th straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 innings per appearance on the mound.
He has had four appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
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Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Jake Woodford
The Pirates will send Woodford to the mound for his first start this season.
The 27-year-old right-hander will make his season debut.
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