The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the pitching game for their series with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Pittsburgh Pirates may be eliminated from postseason contention, but the team is still looking to finish 2026 on a high note. Pittsburgh has won four games in a row entering its final home series against the St. Louis Cardinals this week.
The Pirates were just a little too late when it comes to the playoffs, but this team can use these last few games as a learning experience. Pittsburgh wants to get back into the postseason, and with another year of development from its young guys, it could take place.
But as the team gets ready for the Cardinals, making sure to take care of business will be important. Pittsburgh enters this game with a record of 79-77, sitting in third place in the National League Central.
As for the Cardinals, they hold a record of 76-80, sitting in fourth place. Both teams are eliminated from the playoffs, but bragging rights are on the line in this series.
Pirates vs Cardinals Probable Pitchers
Tuesday, September 22: RHP Jared Jones vs RHP Andre Pallante
Jones goes for the Pirates to open the series, putting his 4.17 ERA on the line.
The right-hander will be trying to keep his strong September going. Jones owns a 1.50 ERA over three starts this month.
Pallante will take the mound for the Cardinals, owning a 3.70 ERA over 27 starts this year.
Wednesday, September 23: TBD vs LHP Matthew Liberatore
The Pirates have not announced a starter for the second game of the series.
But the Cardinals will throw out Liberatore, who owns a 5.36 ERA across 30 starts this season.
Thursday, September 24: RHP Paul Skenes vs RHP Kyle Leahy
Skenes will go in the finale for the Pirates, giving the home fans something to cheer about. The right-hander has been much better of late after a weird stretch of games.
Pittsburgh's ace owns a 3.91 ERA over 31 starts this season. Skenes will look to bounce back from a slower year for himself by trying to get a quality outing in his final start.
Leahy goes for the Cardinals in this one, posting a 3.65 ERA over 29 starts this season.
How to Watch Pirates vs Cardinals
Tuesday's opener will take place at 3:40 p.m. PT/6:40 p.m. ET from PNC Park. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV, and in the MLB app.
Wednesday's game will take place at 3:40 p.m. PT/6:40 p.m. ET from PNC Park. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV, and in the MLB app.
Thursday's finale will take place at 9:35 a.m. PT/12:35 p.m. ET from PNC Park. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV, and in the MLB app.
