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Jun 12, 2024, 6:10:46 AM

MLB Preview and Prediction: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates face off against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in a crucial National League Central matchup. Both teams are closely matched in the standings, promising an exciting game.

Game Overview:

Date: June 12, 2024
Time: 4:45 PM
Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
Weather: 80°F, Clear

Team Breakdown:

Pittsburgh Pirates:

The Pirates come into this game with a 32-34 record and are 16-17 on the road. Bailey Falter will be on the mound for Pittsburgh, with a 3-3 record, a 3.69 ERA, and a 1.04 WHIP over 68.1 innings.

The Pirates have a team batting average of .231 and have scored 269 runs this season.

Key Players:

Home Runs: Oneil Cruz (9 HR)
Batting Average: Bryan Reynolds (.263 AVG)
Runs Batted In: Bryan Reynolds (35 RBI)

The Pirates will look to their offensive leaders to produce against a strong Cardinals pitching staff.

St. Louis Cardinals:

The Cardinals have a 31-34 record and are 15-15 at home. Sonny Gray will start for St. Louis, with a 7-4 record, a 3.21 ERA, and a 1.07 WHIP over 61.2 innings.

The Cardinals' offense has been solid, with a team batting average of .235 and 254 runs scored.

Key Players:

Home Runs: Nolan Gorman (15 HR)
Batting Average: Masyn Winn (.305 AVG)
Runs Batted In: Nolan Gorman (33 RBI)

The Cardinals will depend on their offensive prowess to challenge Bailey Falter and the Pirates' bullpen.

Game Odds:

Team	Moneyline	Total	Run Line
PIT (32-34)	+145	o7.5 (-120)	+1.5 (-140)
STL (31-34)	-170	u7.5 (EVEN)	-1.5 (+120)

Prediction:

The prediction for this game is that the total will go over 7.5 runs. Here’s why:

Both Bailey Falter and Sonny Gray have respectable ERAs, but each team has shown the ability to score runs in recent games. The Pirates have scored 21 runs in their last five games, while the Cardinals have put up 26 runs in the same span.

Additionally, both teams have had some high-scoring games recently, suggesting that their offenses are capable of breaking out. The Pirates' bullpen has been inconsistent, which could lead to more runs being scored late in the game.

The weather conditions are also favorable for hitting, with clear skies and moderate temperatures that could help the ball carry better.