The Pittsburgh Pirates (17-24) are in St Louis for a quick two-game series against the Cardinals (24-18), wrapping up tonight at 7:45 PM. Trevor Cahill will make his eighth start for the Pirates tonight. He has a 5.97 ERA in 34.2 innings, with 27 strikeouts and a 1.41 WHIP. The Cardinals will counter with right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty, who will be making his ninth start. He has a 2.47 ERA in 47.1 innings, with 48 strikeouts and an 0.95 WHIP.
Quick update. Besides Jacob Stallings still sitting out with his left quad contusion, the Pirates might also be without Ka’ai Tom tonight.
Ka'ai Tom is dealing with left wrist discomfort. Pirates are still assessing his availability for tonight's game.
— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) May 19, 2021
Here are the lineups:
Pirates
Series finale in St. Louis.#LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/DtBwES0WeL
— Pirates (@Pirates) May 19, 2021
Cardinals
#Cardinals Lineup 05/19/21
1. Tommy Edman 2B
2. Dylan Carlson RF
3. Paul Goldschmidt 1B
4. Nolan Arenado 3B
5. Yadier Molina C
6. Harrison Bader CF
7. Justin Williams LF
8. Edmundo Sosa SS
9. Jack Flaherty PStarting Pitcher : Jack Flaherty
— Daily MLB Lineups (@DailyMLBLineup) May 19, 2021
Yesterday’s umpire scorecard
Umpire: Erich Bacchus
Final: Cardinals 5, Pirates 2#STLFLY // #LetsGoBucs#STLvsPIT // #PITvsSTL pic.twitter.com/FlxnKLdGGt— Umpire Scorecards (@UmpScorecards) May 19, 2021
