Gameday 100: Pirates start key series against Cardinals

Mitch Keller on the mound for Pirates

Jul 22, 2024

After taking two of three against the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend, the Pirates begin a crucial series against Divisional opponent, the St. Louis Cardinals.

Mitch Keller is set to face the Cardinals, who sit two games ahead of the Pirates in the divisional standings right now.

The Pirates are currently a half-game back of a wildcard spot heading into the Cardinals’ series.

St. Louis will send Andre Pallante to the mound. First pitch is expected at 6:40 pm ET.

Pirates Lineup

DH - Andrew McCutchen

LF - Bryan Reynolds

SS - Oneil Cruz

2B - Nick Gonzales

1B - Rowdy Tellez

3B - Ke’Bryan Hayes

CF - Jack Suwinski

RF - Connor Joe

C - Joey Bart

Cardinals Lineup

SS - Maysn Winn

RF - Alec Burleson

DH - Wilson Contreras

LF - Brendan Donovan

3B - Nolan Arenado

CF - Lars Nootbaar

1B - Paul Goldschmidt

2B - Nolan Gorman

C - Pedro Pages

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Mitch Keller (10-5, 3.46 ERA, 114.1 IP, 30 BB, 105 K)

STL - Andre Pallante (4-4, 4.21 ERA, 51.1 IP, 19 BB, 41 K)

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