Overview

• Paul Skenes will make his third start of the season for the Pittsburgh Pirates, boasting a 1.46 ERA and a 0.65 WHIP through two starts.
• The St. Louis Cardinals' Sonny Gray, despite mixed early performances this season, looks to help his team snap a four-game losing streak.
• Skenes has yet to secure a win against the Cardinals in three career starts, despite a strong 1.31 ERA over 20 2/3 innings against them.
• Betting odds suggest a low-scoring game, with an over/under total set near 7 runs, reflecting the expected dominance of both pitchers.
• The Pirates' offense showed improvement in recent games, but their .207 team batting average contrasts sharply with the Cardinals' league-leading .297.