Looking for expert MLB player prop predictions for Sep 23, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Pirates vs Cardinals matchup so you can make smarter picks today.
In this MLB game, the Pirates are listed as the favorites with a -118 Moneyline, which gives them an implied 54.13% chance to win.
Pirates Preview:
Here are some recent trends for the pitcher:
- Lake Bachar has averaged 1.9 Strikeouts over his last 10 starts.
- Lake Bachar has averaged 0.4 Earned Runs over his last 10 starts.
These players have been hitting the ball well recently:
- Brandon Lowe has gotten a hit in 9 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 90% of 10 games)
- Rafael Flores has gotten a hit in 9 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 90% of 10 games)
- Oneil Cruz has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 80% of 10 games)
The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:
- Bryan Reynolds has a 0.14 Home Run projection
Cardinals Preview:
Here are some recent trends for the pitcher:
- Matthew Liberatore has averaged 5.3 Strikeouts over his last 10 starts.
- Matthew Liberatore has averaged 3.2 Earned Runs over his last 10 starts.
These players have been hitting the ball well recently:
- JJ Wetherholt has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 70% of 10 games)
- Nathan Church has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 70% of 10 games)
- Alec Burleson has gotten a hit in 6 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 60% of 10 games)
The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:
- Ivan Herrera has a 0.19 Home Run projection
Roster Outlook
| Pirates | Cardinals |
|---|---|
| Projected Pitcher | Projected Pitcher |
| Lake Bachar | Matthew Liberatore |
| Projected Roster | Projected Roster |
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Pirates
| Projected Pitcher |
| Lake Bachar |
| Projected Roster |
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Cardinals
| Projected Pitcher |
| Matthew Liberatore |
| Projected Roster |
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Recent Form
Pirates
Last 5 Games (5-0)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22 | vs STL | W | 2-0 |
| Sep 20 | vs KC | W | 4-3 |
| Sep 19 | vs KC | W | 6-5 |
| Sep 18 | vs KC | W | 8-5 |
| Sep 17 | vs MIL | W | 7-4 |
Cardinals
Last 5 Games (1-4)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22 | vs PIT | L | 0-2 |
| Sep 20 | vs WSH | W | 5-3 |
| Sep 19 | vs WSH | L | 5-8 |
| Sep 18 | vs WSH | L | 1-9 |
| Sep 16 | vs SF | L | 5-6 |
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What time does Pirates vs Cardinals start?
The game is scheduled for 9/23/2026, 6:40:00 PM.
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