Gameday 67: Pirates look to clinch series on the road against the Cardinals

Bailey Falter on the mound facing Sonny Gray

Photo Credit: WTM

Both starting pitchers were fantastic last night, not allowing a run in 13.1 combined innings. Paul Skenes struck out eight over 6.1 innings, pitching into the seventh inning for the first time.

Miles Mikolas tossed seven shutout innings, allowing just one hit and one walk.

It turned into a bullpen game, and the Pirates got on the board first and eventually won 2-1. That makes it wins in five of their last seven games.

Wednesday’s game gives the Pirates the opportunity to clinch the series. Bailey Falter will pitch, and the first pitch is expected at 7:45 p.m. ET.

Pirates Lineup

DH - Andrew McCutchen

LF - Bryan Reynolds

1B - Connor Joe

SS - Oneil Cruz

3B - Ke’Bryan Hayes

2B - Nick Gonzales

RF - Edward Olivares

CF - Michael A. Taylor

C - Henry Davis

Cardinals Lineup

SS - Masyn Winn

DH - Alec Burleson

1B - Paul Goldschmidt

3B - Nolan Arenado

2B - Nolan Gorman

C - Ivan Herrera

LF - Brendan Donovan

RF - Dylan Carlson

CF - Michael Siani

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Bailey Falter (3-3, 3.69 ERA, 68.1 IP, 18 BB, 44 K)

STL - Sonny Gray (7-4, 3.21 ERA, 61.2 IP, 19 IP, 82 K)

Yesterday’s Feature

The Bradenton Marauders bounced back last week and took four of six against the Clearwater Threshers, and the FCL Pirates continued their offensive bar. These were recapped in the latest ‘This Week in Bradenton’ feature.

The Week in Bradenton: Marauders Get Back on Track

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