The Pittsburgh Pirates (71-78) will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (74-75) on Monday, September 16, at Busch Stadium. Paul Skenes is set to start on the mound for the Pirates, while Andre Pallante will take the hill for the Cardinals.
Over the weekend, the Pirates faced the Kansas City Royals, dropping the first two games of the series. However, Pittsburgh avoided a sweep with a 4-3 victory on Sunday.
On Monday, Paul Skenes will take the mound for the Pirates. In his rookie season, Skenes has been impressive, posting a 10-2 record with a 2.10 ERA over his first 20 starts. He’s also tallied 151 strikeouts across 120 innings.
On the Cardinals’ side, they squared off against the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend, dropping the first two games 4-3 and 7-2. In Sunday’s matchup, St. Louis suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat despite a solid outing from Miles Mikolas, who allowed two earned runs over five innings.
Andre Pallante is set to start for the Cardinals on Monday. This season, Pallante holds a 6-8 record with a 4.13 ERA across 26 appearances, including 17 starts. Over his career, he has compiled a 16-14 record with a 3.91 ERA in 135 games, 27 of those being starts.
Below, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming Cardinals vs. Pirates game, including injury report, starting pitchers, key hitters and where to watch.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Date and First-Pitch Time
This epic MLB battle between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates will take place on Monday, September 17, 2024, at 7:45 pm ET/ 4:45 pm PT, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, US.
| Date: | Monday, September 17, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time: | 7:45 pm ET/ 4:45 pm PT |
| Venue: | Busch Stadium |
| Location: | St. Louis, Missouri, US |
How to watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates online - TV Channels and Live Streams
National TV channel: MLB.tv
Local TV channel: BSMW, SNP
Streaming service: Fubo
To watch the entire MLB season, Fubo and DirecTV Stream are the two best streaming services for baseball fans. Both carry MLB.tv for out-of-market access to games and you can also check out our table below for information on regional sports networks and where to find them.
| Team | Local Network | Streaming Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | DBACKS.tv | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Atlanta Braves | Bally Sports South | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Baltimore Orioles | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Boston Red Sox | New England Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360 |
| Chicago Cubs | Marquee Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Chicago White Sox | NBC Sports Chicago | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cincinnati Reds | Bally Sports Ohio | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cleveland Guardians | Bally Sports Great Lakes | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Colorado Rockies | ROCKIES.tv | DirecTV Stream |
| Detroit Tigers | Bally Sports Detroit | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Kansas City Royals | Bally Sports Kansas City | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Los Angeles Angels | Bally Sports West | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | SportsNet Los Angeles | DirecTV Stream |
| Miami Marlins | Bally Sports Florida | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Bally Sports Wisconsin | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Minnesota Twins | Bally Sports North | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Mets | SportsNet New York | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Yankees | YES Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Oakland Athletics | NBC Sports California | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Philadelphia Phillies | NBC Sports Philadelphia | Fubo |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | SportsNet Pittsburgh | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Diego Padres | Padres.TV | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Francisco Giants | NBC Sports Bay Area | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Seattle Mariners | ROOT Sports | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| St Louis Cardinals | Bally Sports Midwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Bally Sports Sun | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Texas Rangers | Bally Sports Southwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sportnet (Canada) | N/A |
| Washington Nationals | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Audio stream: SiriusXM
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St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Team News
St. Louis Cardinals
Alec Burleson leads the Cardinals with 21 home runs and 73 RBIs this season. Brendan Donovan is hitting .270, adding 30 doubles, two triples, 12 home runs, and 42 walks. Among all MLB hitters, Donovan ranks 163rd in home runs and 79th in RBIs.
Nolan Arenado has contributed with a .265 batting average, 21 doubles, 16 home runs, and 41 walks. Meanwhile, Masyn Winn currently leads the team with a .271 batting average.
Cardinals injury report
| Player | Game Status | Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| K. Middleton | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| D. Rom | 60-Day Injured List | Biceps |
| W. Contreras | 10-Day Injured List | Finger |
| D. Hudson | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bryan Reynolds not only tops the Pirates with a .282 batting average, but he also leads the team in power, boasting 22 home runs and 85 RBI. Heading into this game, Reynolds is riding a six-game hitting streak and is hitting .308 over his last 10 games, adding five doubles, three walks, and eight RBI to his stats.
Oneil Cruz has been consistent as well, batting .268 with 34 doubles, three triples, 19 home runs, and 43 walks. Meanwhile, Andrew McCutchen has posted a .237 average, including 17 doubles, a triple, 20 home runs, and 57 walks.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa has contributed with a .272 batting average, recording 13 doubles, four triples, eight home runs, and 16 walks. He’s currently on a three-game hitting streak and is batting .304 with an RBI in his last five games.
Pirates injury report
| Player | Game Status | Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| J. Oviedo | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| D. Jefferies | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| M. Gonzales | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| D. Moreta | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| K. Hayes | 10-Day Injured List | Herniated Disc |
| H. Stratton | 60-Day Injured List | Patella |
| B. Feigl | Out | Undisclosed |
| H. Davis | 10-Day Injured List | Hand |
Cardinals vs Pirates Series info
Game 1
| Date | Monday, September 16, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 7:45 pm ET |
| Starting Pitcher (Cardinals) | Andre Pallante |
| Starting Pitcher (Pirates) | Paul Skenes |
| TV Channel | MLB.tv |
| Livestream | Fubo |
Game 2
| Date | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 7:45 pm ET |
| Starting Pitcher (Cardinals) | Lance Lynn |
| Starting Pitcher (Pirates) | Bailey Falter |
| TV Channel | MLB.tv |
| Livestream | Fubo |
Game 3
| Date | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 7:45 pm ET |
| Starting Pitcher (Cardinals) | Sonny Gray |
| Starting Pitcher (Pirates) | Luis Ortiz |
| TV Channel | MLB.tv |
| Livestream | Fubo |
Game 4
| Date | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 7:45 pm ET |
| Starting Pitcher (Cardinals) | Erick Fedde |
| Starting Pitcher (Pirates) | Mitch Keller |
| TV Channel | MLB.tv |
| Livestream | Fubo |
Head-to-Head Records
Here's the result of the last five meetups between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates in the MLB:
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 07/24/24 | Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 St. Louis Cardinals | MLB |
| 07/23/24 | Pittsburgh Pirates 1-2 St. Louis Cardinals | MLB |
| 07/22/24 | Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 St. Louis Cardinals | MLB |
| 07/04/24 | Pittsburgh Pirates 2-3 St. Louis Cardinals | MLB |
| 07/03/24 | Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 St. Louis Cardinals | MLB |