After winning their past three games, the St. Louis Cardinals (77-75) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (71-81) at Busch Stadium on Thursday at 7:15 p.m. ET.
The Cardinals will give the nod to Erick Fedde (8-9) versus the Pirates and Luis Ortiz (6-6).
Cardinals vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:15 p.m. ET
Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
How to Watch on TV: BSMW
Probable Pitchers: Fedde – STL (8-9, 3.45 ERA) vs Ortiz – PIT (6-6, 3.45 ERA)
Cardinals vs. Pirates Odds
Cardinals to win: -147
Pirates to win: +124
Spread: Cardinals -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Cardinals vs. Pirates Pitcher Performance
Fedde |
|
Ortiz |
29 |
GS |
13 |
8-9 |
W-L |
6-6 |
3.45 |
ERA |
3.45 |
164.1 |
IP |
122.2 |
50 |
BB |
39 |
141 |
SO |
95 |
Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Erick Fedde
Fedde makes the start for the Cardinals, his 30th of the season. He is 8-9 with a 3.45 ERA and 141 strikeouts in 164 1/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander’s most recent time out was on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he tossed five innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up six hits.
In 29 games this season, the 31-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.45, with 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .233 against him.
Fedde enters the game with 11 quality starts under his belt this season.
Fedde will try to secure his 26th outing of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 5.7 innings per appearance.
He has had five appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
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Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Luis Ortiz
The Pirates will hand the ball to Ortiz (6-6) for his 14th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Friday, when he threw four innings against the Kansas City Royals, giving up four earned runs while allowing five hits.
The 25-year-old has pitched to a 3.45 ERA this season with 7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.9 walks per nine across 35 games.
In 13 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in five of them.
In 13 starts, Ortiz has pitched through or past the fifth inning 13 times. He has a season average of 3.5 frames per outing.
In 35 appearances this season, he has finished 16 without allowing an earned run.
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