The Pittsburgh Pirates (71-79) will visit the St. Louis Cardinals (75-75), in the second game of a four-game series, Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. ET.
Curious about who’s playing for the Cardinals and the Pirates? Continue reading to see full injury reports for both squads.
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Cardinals vs. Pirates Game Info
Game Day: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Game Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
TV Channel: SportsNet PT
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Stadium: Busch Stadium
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Cardinals vs. Pirates Injury News Today
Cardinals’ Injuries
Name |
Status |
Injury |
2024 Stats |
Willson Contreras |
10 Day Injury List |
Finger |
.262 / .380 / .468, 15, 36 |
Keynan Middleton |
60 Day Injury List |
Forearm |
– |
Drew Rom |
60 Day Injury List |
Biceps |
– |
Pirates’ Injuries
Name |
Status |
Injury |
2024 Stats |
Ke’Bryan Hayes |
10 Day Injury List |
Herniated Disc |
.233 / .283 / .290, 4, 25 |
Hunter Stratton |
60 Day Injury List |
Patella |
2-1, 3.58 ERA, 7.9 K/9 |
Henry Davis |
10 Day Injury List |
Hand |
.144 / .242 / .212, 1, 5 |
Ben Heller |
15 Day Injury List |
Shoulder |
0-1, 11.25 ERA, 11.3 K/9 |
Marco Gonzales |
60 Day Injury List |
Forearm |
1-1, 4.54 ERA, 6.1 K/9 |
Daulton Jefferies |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
0-2, 9.82 ERA, 7.4 K/9 |
Endy Rodriguez |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
Johan Oviedo |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
Dauri Moreta |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
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Cardinals’ Recent Hitting Insights
St. Louis has hit eight home runs during the last 10 games.
In the past 10 games, the Cardinals have 21 extra-base hits (2.1 per game) while slugging .328.
Over the last 10 contests St. Louis is averaging 6.9 hits per game and batting .214.
Pedro Pages is batting .258 over the last 10 games with a team-high three home runs and five RBI.
Ivan Herrera has three doubles and five walks while hitting .304 during the past 10 games.
Pirates’ Recent Hitting Insights
Pittsburgh has seven homers over its last 10 games.
Over the Pirates’ last 10 games, they’re slugging .355 with 25 extra-base hits.
Over the last 10 games, Pittsburgh is batting .236 as a team with 7.8 hits per contest.
Over the past 10 games, Andrew McCutchen has a team-high three home runs.
Oneil Cruz is slashing .250/.349/.417 over the last 10 games for the Pirates.
Cardinals’ Starting Pitcher
The Cardinals will hand the ball to Lance Lynn (6-4) for his 23rd start of the season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed five innings while giving up one earned run on five hits in a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds.
The 37-year-old has an ERA of 3.96 and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .249 in 22 games this season.
During the last 10 games Cardinals pitchers have a collective 3.03 ERA.
Opposing hitters have hit five home runs against St. Louis’ pitchers over the last 10 games.
Pirates’ Starting Pitcher
The Pirates are sending Bailey Falter (8-7) to make his 26th start of the season. He is 8-7 with a 4.20 ERA and 89 strikeouts over 128 2/3 innings pitched.
The lefty’s last appearance was on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins, when he went 7 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing two hits.
In 25 games this season, the 27-year-old has a 4.20 ERA and 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .261 to opposing hitters.
Pirates pitching has an ERA of 3.84 over the last 10 games.
Pittsburgh has allowed seven home runs over the last 10 games.
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