The Pittsburgh Pirates are starting to click on every cylinder. The Bucs just took 2 out of 3 from the best in the Majors, the Philadelphia Phillies, and have won 6 of their last 7. Tonight, they will open a 3-game set with the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. With a double-header Saturday, St. Louis has played 3 games in 2 days so fatigue could be an issue for the Red Birds tonight. St. Louis is expected to hand the ball to Andre Pallante who is 4-4 with a 4.21 ERA, a 1.38 WHIP, and the Cardinals are just 1-5 in his last 6 starts as the underdog. The Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch Keller. He is 10-5-with a 3.46 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP. Advantage Pittsburgh.
TONIGHT’S PICK: PITTSBURGH PIRATES