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Cardinals Eye Sweep as Pirates Struggle to Snap Losing Streak

St. Louis seeks a season-high five-game win streak behind Sonny Gray, while Pittsburgh aims to halt a six-game skid with Mitch Keller on the mound.

May 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray (54) waits on the mound as manager Oliver Marmol (37) walks out to remove him from the game against the New York Mets during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The St. Louis Cardinals (18-19) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (12-25) on Wednesday, looking to complete a three-game sweep at Busch Stadium.
  • Sonny Gray (3-1, 4.12 ERA) starts for the Cardinals after a rough outing in his last appearance, where he allowed six runs over 4⅓ innings.
  • Mitch Keller (1-3, 4.38 ERA) will pitch for the Pirates, hoping to rebound from a five-run performance in his most recent start and end Pittsburgh's six-game losing streak.
  • The Pirates have struggled offensively, scoring the second-fewest runs in MLB this season, with only 118 runs across 37 games.
  • St. Louis leads the season series 3-2 and has been strong at home, boasting a 14-6 record at Busch Stadium.