Cardinals/Pirates Prepare For Doubleheader

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to chisel away their deficit in the NL Central today when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals.

9 games back of the Chicago Cubs, the Pirates still have a chance to make up lost ground, but it won’t be easy. There is some positivity in the fact that they are 4-6 in their last 10.

※ Current Odds Date & Time: August 27th, 10:00 A.M. (EST)

Online bookmaker BetOnline has the Cardinals at -1 1/2 on the run line.

As for the redbirds, they are finally back to playing baseball and currently own an 11-9 record. Over their last 10, the Cards are 6-4. They are 2 games back of the Cubs for first in the NL Central.

Chad Kuhl will get the nod for Pittsburgh today. Kuhl is 1-1 on the season with a 2.84 ERA. In his last start against the Milwaukee Brewers, Kuhl held the opposition to one run over five winnings, earning his first win 2018. After dealing with Tommy John surgery, Kuhl has been impressive in his return to baseball.

Kwang Hyun Kim is on the bump for the hometown Cardinals. Kim threw six scoreless innings against the Reds on Saturday. Entering his third start of the season, Kim is currently 1-0 with 4 strikeouts and a 1.69 ERA.

Today’s game is the first in a doubleheader as the Cardinals attempt to make up for lost time. Focusing on the early game, the Cardinals are favorites to win with Kim on the mound.

As for the Pirates, not much has gone right for them this season. However, they are approaching .500 baseball (in their last 10) which could be a potential sign of things turning around for the club.