Pittsburgh at St. Louis

Pittsburgh has lost seven straight ranking #25 in pitching ERA (4.52) with a bullpen ERA of 4.26, while the offense is even worse, #29 in runs scored, #28 in slugging and on-base percentage, along with being ranked #29 in fielding. The Pirates are on a 42-104 run on the road as well as 21-48 against winning teams. This is the sixth consecutive road game for Pittsburgh while the Cardinals play their fifth straight home game after a 7-5 win over the Pirates yesterday. St. Louis is ranked fifth in the majors in runs scored, ninth in on-base percentage. St. Louis is also 71-37 as chalk and on a 49-21 run against Pittsburgh, so back home field. Play St. Louis.