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Pittsburgh Pirates face St. Louis Cardinals with Lake Bachar starting

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates face St. Louis Cardinals with Lake Bachar starting

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face the St. Louis Cardinals today at Busch Stadium at 2:15 p.m. ET. The Pirates, who lost the opener of the three-game series, will have Lake Bachar (1-3, 3.70 ERA) as their opener. Bachar has not previously pitched longer than three innings in his outings this season. The Cardinals counter with Kyle Leahy (10-4, 3.13 ERA), who looks to secure another win after not allowing runs in his last appearance. This matchup is critical for both teams in their ongoing series.

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By the Numbers

•Pirates lost the first game of the series against the Cardinals.
•Lake Bachar has a 3.70 ERA and is starting as the opener.
•Kyle Leahy aims for his fourth win in August with a 3.13 ERA.
•Game location is Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO.
•Game time scheduled for 2:15 p.m. ET.

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What they're saying

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The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates will convene again Saturday afternoon for game 2 of their weekend series. Kyle Leahy is the scheduled starter for the Cardinals while the Pirates will send RHP Lake Bachar to the mound. First pitch is 1:15pm central time with the game broadcast available via Cardinals.tv.
— Yahoo Sports