At PNC Park on Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (28-27) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (25-32), fellow members of the NL Central, at 7:05 PM ET.
The Pirates (+130 underdog moneyline odds to win) host the Cardinals (-150). The St. Louis Cardinals will give the start to Jack Flaherty (3-4, 4.81 ERA), who is looking for win No. 4 on the season, and the Pirates will counter with Roansy Contreras (3-4, 4.33 ERA).
The Cardinals won their last contest versus the Royals by a 2-1 score Friday, with Miles Mikolas picking up the win pitching throwing eight innings without giving up an earned run on three hits, while striking out 10. Nolan Arenado went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI to lead them offensively.