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St. Louis Cardinals Favored to Win Final Game Against Pittsburgh Pirates After Strong Performance Against Right-Handed Pitching

The St. Louis Cardinals (4-6) will face the Pittsburgh Pirates (4-7) at PNC Park on Wednesday in the final game of their three-game series. The Cardinals will be looking to avoid their third consecutive series loss as they send Erick Fedde (1-1, 7.00 ERA) to the mound, while the Pirates will counter with Mitch Keller (1-1, 7.45 ERA). St. Louis holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Pittsburgh. The Cardinals are favored to win with an opening line of -110 that has not moved. Note that this preview was written before Tuesday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -110 | Pirates +100
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+150) | Pirates +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 52%.

St. Louis vs Pittsburgh Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

Despite a strong start to the season with a series win over Minnesota, the Cardinals have since faced two consecutive series losses. They are looking to break out of their slump and secure their first road win when they take on their next opponent. St. Louis boasts impressive offensive stats, ranking second in runs scored, batting average, and on-base percentage in the league. Brendan Donovan leads the team with a .375 batting average, while Ivan Herrera leads in home runs and RBI. On the defensive side, the Cardinals have struggled, ranking 30th in runs allowed, ERA, and WHIP. In their upcoming game, Fedde will look to bounce back from a tough outing and improve his 1-0 record against Pittsburgh. St. Louis is currently ranked 12th in power rankings, excelling in offense but struggling on defense, with a record of 4-6 for the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to turn their season around after a recent series loss to the New York Yankees. They were able to secure a win against the St. Louis Cardinals in their series opener. Currently ranked 26th in the league, the Pirates have struggled offensively with a batting average of .207 and averaging 3.64 runs per game. Isiah Kiner-Falefa leads the team with a .343 batting average while Oneil Cruz has hit two home runs and Ke'Bryan Hayes has five RBI. Defensively, Pittsburgh is giving up an average of 4.91 runs per game and has a 4.89 ERA. In their last matchup against the Cardinals, pitcher Keller struggled, giving up seven runs in 3.2 innings. The Pirates will aim to pick up their first series win of the season in their upcoming game on Wednesday.

St. Louis Cardinals Favored in Matchup Against Struggling Pittsburgh Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a strong performance against right-handed pitching this season, giving them an advantage against the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates. With the Cardinals having won six of their last 10 games and Pirates losing six of their last nine games, all signs point to St. Louis having the upper hand in this matchup. Pirates pitcher Keller has had a rough season on the mound, giving up a significant eight runs in just two starts. Additionally, Keller has struggled in past matchups against the Cardinals, making it difficult for Pittsburgh to slow down St. Louis. Pittsburgh's offensive performance has also been lacking, batting just above .210 against right-handers. With Fedde's success against the Pirates, St. Louis is the favored choice to cover the money line in this game.

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