Pirates vs. Cardinals: MLB Prediction & Analysis
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | X | 4 | 8 | 0 |
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| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Gonzalez | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 2 | E. Valdez | RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 3 | B. Reynolds | DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 0.250 |
| 4 | O. Cruz | CF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .500 | 1.000 |
| 5 | N. Gonzales | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | 0.833 |
| 6 | R. Flores | C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 7 | J. Mangum | LF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.250 |
| 8 | B. Lowe | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 9 | S. Horwitz | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Wetherholt | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 2 | I. Herrera | DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 3 | A. Burleson | 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 4 | J. Walker | RF | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .750 | 1.500 |
| 5 | J. Fermín | LF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | 1.000 |
| 6 | N. Church | CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 7 | R. Urías | 2B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 8 | N. Gorman | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | 1.167 |
| 9 | J. Crooks | C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .333 | 1.666 |
Pirates vs. Cardinals: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup overview: MLB Friday
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
- Time: 8:15PM ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium
Current betting odds
- Spread: Pirates (-1.5, +155), Cardinals (+1.5, -156)
- Moneyline: Pirates -108, Cardinals +106
- Total (Over/Under): 7.5 runs (+102/+100)
Dimers’ win probabilities
- Pirates: 52.0%
- Cardinals: 48.0%
Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Pirates a win probability of 52.0%, while the Cardinals have a win probability of 48.0%.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Pirates are more likely to beat the Cardinals in the MLB game at Busch Stadium on Friday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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