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Herrera's Power Fuels Cardinals to Victory
22 Sep
Summary
- Ivan Herrera's two home runs secured a Cardinals win.
- Jared Jones starts for the Pirates, Andre Pallante for the Cardinals.
- The Pirates are favored in the moneyline at -175.
Ivan Herrera was the standout performer for the St. Louis Cardinals, hitting two home runs to secure a 5-3 win against the Nationals. This offensive success sets the stage for the Cardinals' upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Cardinals, holding a 76-80 record, will start Andre Pallante (12-7, 3.70 ERA). The Pirates, with a 79-77 record and third in the NL Central, are expected to start Jared Jones (4-6, 4.17 ERA). Pittsburgh enters the contest as the favorite with a moneyline of -175.
Key offensive contributors for both teams include Pittsburgh's Bryan Reynolds, who has 17 home runs and 71 RBIs this season, and St. Louis' Alec Burleson, boasting 23 home runs and a league-leading 111 RBIs. The game is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET at PNC Park.
