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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals, May 19, 2026, 7:45 p.m. ET
Location:
Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet-PIT
Pitching Matchup: Mitch Keller (4-2, 3.59 ERA) vs. Matthew Liberatore (2-2, 4.40 ERA)
The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the St. Louis Cardinals looking to grab a win.
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