Final Score: Pirates 6 - Cardinals 2
Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
Pirates @ Cardinals
MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pirates | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 437 | 512 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average runs | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 4 |
| Stat | Pirates | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 136 | 136 |
| Avg runs scored | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Avg runs conceded | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 49% |
Recent Results
Pirates
@ St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 28, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ San Diego Padres
Aug 26, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ San Diego Padres
Aug 25, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
@ San Diego Padres
Aug 24, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Los Angeles Dodgers
Aug 23, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Los Angeles Dodgers
Aug 22, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Los Angeles Dodgers
Aug 21, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Detroit Tigers
Aug 19, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Detroit Tigers
Aug 18, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Detroit Tigers
Aug 17, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 13
5-8
Cardinals
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 28, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Baltimore Orioles
Aug 27, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
vs Baltimore Orioles
Aug 26, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 15
7-8
vs Baltimore Orioles
Aug 25, 2026 · Margin: -12 · Total: 14
1-13
@ Philadelphia Phillies
Aug 23, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Philadelphia Phillies
Aug 22, 2026 · Margin: -9 · Total: 15
3-12
@ Philadelphia Phillies
Aug 21, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 13
6-7
@ Cincinnati Reds
Aug 20, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 19
10-9
@ Cincinnati Reds
Aug 19, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Cincinnati Reds
Aug 18, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0