The Cardinals are looking to break their four-game losing streak against the Pirates. The two teams will face off on April 27, 2026, at PNC Park. The game starts at 6:40 p.m. ET.
Mason Montgomery will take the mound for the Pirates. He holds a 3.97 ERA this season. Meanwhile, Dustin May will start for the Cardinals with a 5.84 ERA.
The Pirates currently have a record of 16-12, placing them third in the NL Central. In contrast, the Cardinals sit at 14-13, fifth in the same division.
Oneil Cruz has been a standout player for Pittsburgh, hitting eight home runs this season—ranking him 12th in MLB. Jordan Walker matches Cruz’s home run count, also sitting at eight.
Injury reports reveal some challenges for both teams. For the Pirates, Jared Triolo is on the 10-Day IL and Jared Jones is on the 60-Day IL. The Cardinals have Matt Pushard, Hunter Dobbins, and Lars Nootbaar on the IL.
The game will be available for streaming on Fubo and televised on SportsNet PT+ and Cardinals.TV. Fans can purchase tickets through StubHub.
As both teams prepare for this matchup, the stakes are high for the Cardinals as they seek to halt their losing streak. The outcome could impact their standing in the competitive NL Central.
