Gameday 125: Battle For Last Place Of NL Central Begins Monday
The Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals meet for a three game weekday series, the loser? They take over last place in the NL Central.
After losing on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates head into their series against the St. Louis Cardinals with a half game lead for fourth place in the NL Central.
The last time the two teams played each other, the Pirates picked up a three game sweep at home, and own a 5-2 record against the Cardinals this season.
St. Louis recently called up their top prospect, Masyn Winn, after hitting 18 home runs and stealing 17 bases for Triple-A Memphis this season.
For the Pirates, they are coming off dropping two of three against the Minnesota Twins - which includes getting two-hit on Sunday.
First pitch is currently scheduled for 7:05 pm ET.
Recent Articles
This morning I took a look at Dauri Moreta returning to the team and how the bullpen put up 16 strikeouts on Sunday after being called to action.
It’s Monday so it’s time for our 10 observations throughout the Pirates system over the last week. This edition has a heavy influence of information on the FCL team.
Speaking of the FCL, I took a look at Kevison Hernandez on Sunday, and how a jump in velocity was helping his already very data-friendly fastball.
Pitching Matchup
PIT - Thomas Hatch (1-0, 3.55 ERA)
STL - Drew Rom (Major League Debut)
Pirates Lineup
3B - Ke’Bryan Hayes
LF - Bryan Reynolds
DH - Andrew Mccutchen
1B - Connor Joe
C - Endy Rodriguez
RF - Josh Palacios
2B - Liover Peguero
CF - Jack Suwinski
SS - Alika Williams
This is an outrage! The Cardinals are trying to rob the Pirates of their rightful last place finish. Last place is Bob's legacy, his birthright. The Cards are pretenders! Usurpers! Surely the baseball gods will not tolerate this mockery!
And a called third strike on Jack with the bases loaded. Never swung. What exactly are Shelton and Haines for?