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Pirates vs Cardinals: Luis Ortiz set to face Erick Fedde in crucial series finale at Busch Stadium

On Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals will face off in the final game of their four-game series at Busch Stadium. Luis Ortiz will be starting on the mound for the Pirates, while the Cardinals will be starting right-hander Erick Fedde. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:15 PM ET, with St. Louis opening as the home favorite with a -136 betting line that has remained unchanged. Both Ortiz and Fedde have earned run averages of 3.45 entering the matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +125 | Cardinals -136
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-174) | Cardinals -1.5 (+156)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 58%.

Pittsburgh vs St. Louis Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

Luis Ortiz will be the starting pitcher for the Pirates in the upcoming series finale. In his last outing, Ortiz struggled, allowing seven runs, four of which were earned, over four innings. This performance was marred by his own error, resulting in a season-high number of runs allowed. Ortiz will aim to bounce back in what may be his final start of the regular season. The Pirates, currently nine games below .500, have had a disappointing second half and have struggled offensively, ranking bottom five in OPS and home runs. With a power ranking of 26, the team is ranked 22nd in offense and 20th in defense, with a record of 71-80 for the season.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

In the upcoming game, the Cardinals will have Erick Fedde on the mound, who had a mixed performance in his last outing, allowing three runs over five innings. Fedde has struggled to pitch deep into games since joining the team, with a 4.43 ERA in his last eight starts. The Cardinals offense has been lackluster, with Luken Baker and Jordan Walker providing some highlights in recent games. Despite their efforts, the Cardinals are unlikely to make the postseason, sitting seven games out of the final wild-card spot with only 10 games remaining. Additionally, the team currently holds a power ranking of 15 and ranks 25th for offense and 19th for defense. In their recent matchups against Pittsburgh, the Cardinals have lost two out of three games.

Luis Ortiz Set to Pitch for Pirates in Series Finale Against Cardinals, Faces Tough Challenge.

Luis Ortiz is scheduled to pitch for the Pirates in the upcoming series finale. His performance in his previous game against the Royals resulted in a loss, with seven runs (four earned) allowed over four innings, in addition to five strikeouts. The unearned runs were the result of Ortiz's error, attributing to a total of seven runs charged against him. Considering Ortiz's recent performance trends and the Cardinals' slim playoff chances, it is anticipated that he may face challenges in the upcoming game. With the Pirates essentially eliminated from playoff contention at this stage, the Cardinals are expected to secure a victory by a margin of two runs in this match-up.

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