Pirates vs. Cardinals Probable Starting Pitchers – July 3

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The Pittsburgh Pirates (40-44) and the St. Louis Cardinals (44-40) face off in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET at PNC Park.

The Pirates will give the ball to Jared Jones (5-6, 3.66 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 6 on the season, and the Cardinals will counter with Miles Mikolas (6-7, 5.32 ERA).

Pirates vs. Cardinals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET
  • Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • How to Watch on TV: BSMW
  • Probable Pitchers: Jones – PIT (5-6, 3.66 ERA) vs Mikolas – STL (6-7, 5.32 ERA)
  • Pirates vs. Cardinals Odds

  • Pirates to win: -125
  • Cardinals to win: +107
  • Spread: Pirates -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
  • Pirates vs. Cardinals Pitcher Performance

    Jones Mikolas
    15 GS 17
    5-6 W-L 6-7
    3.66 ERA 5.32
    86 IP 94.2
    25 BB 18
    93 SO 68

    Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Jared Jones

  • The Pirates will send Jones (5-6) out to make his 16th start of the season. He is 5-6 with a 3.66 ERA and 93 strikeouts through 86 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Saturday, June 22 against the Tampa Bay Rays, the righty threw seven innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering three hits.
  • In 15 games this season, the 22-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.66, with 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .219 against him.
  • Jones has recorded nine quality starts this year.
  • Jones has pitched five or more innings in a game 13 times this year heading into this game.
  • He has had three appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
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    Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Miles Mikolas

  • Mikolas (6-7) will take the mound for the Cardinals, his 18th start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Thursday, when he gave up nine earned runs and allowed 12 hits in 4 1/3 innings against the Cincinnati Reds.
  • The 35-year-old has pitched in 17 games this season with an ERA of 5.32, a 3.78 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.246.
  • He has nine quality starts in 17 chances this season.
  • Mikolas has made 12 starts of five or more innings in 17 chances this season, and averages 5.5 frames when he pitches.
  • He has made 17 appearances and finished one of them without allowing an earned run.
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