Ryan Vogelsong (3-4, 3.56 ERA) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (67-68) go up against Luke Weaver (1-2, 3.86 ERA) and the St. Louis Cardinals (72-64) in the second of a three-game division series at PNC Park. The Pirates lost the last game 12-6, extending a seven-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sep. 6 and will air on FSMW and RTPT.
In his most recent outing, Vogelsong pitched 5.0 innings, allowing five runs, striking out three and walking three in a 6-5 loss to the Cubs. Starling Marte (.311, 71 Rs, 9 HRs, 46 RBIs, 47 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run. The Cardinals were also unsuccessful the last time Weaver pitched. He tossed 6.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out 10 and walking two in a 3-1 loss to the Brewers. Jedd Gyorko (.244, 49 Rs, 26 HRs, 51 RBIs) has been doing well, going 2 for 5 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
Notes
Pittsburgh recorded at least two errors for the 18th time this season.
The Pirates managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Cardinals who are coming in with a 26-11 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
The Cardinals are coming into the game with two consecutive wins, while the Pirates currently have a losing streak of seven.
When they outhit their opponents, the Pirates are 43-12. The Cardinals have a 50-7 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 17th, Pittsburgh is in the bottom half of the league in runs, scoring 603 this season. St. Louis ranks in the top five at fourth with 670.
Ranking 18th, Pittsburgh is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.731). St. Louis ranks in the top five at third with an OPS of .776.
When the Cardinals allow at least one home run, they are 38-41. When the Pirates allow one or more homers, they have a 36-54 record.
