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St. Louis Cardinals host Pittsburgh Pirates in Sunday afternoon matchup at Busch Stadium

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals host Pittsburgh Pirates in Sunday afternoon matchup at Busch Stadium

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals conclude their current homestand on Sunday afternoon with a scheduled game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. First pitch at Busch Stadium is set for 1:15 p.m. local time. The Cardinals enter the contest preparing for a subsequent road trip to the west coast. Matthew Liberatore is slated to start on the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals. Opposite him, the Pittsburgh Pirates will send Braxton Ashcraft to the starting role. Broadcast coverage for the game will be available through Cardinals.tv as the teams face off in this late-summer series finale.

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By the Numbers

•Matthew Liberatore starts on the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals.
•Braxton Ashcraft is scheduled to pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
•First pitch is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. at Busch Stadium.
•Game coverage is available via Cardinals.tv.
•The St. Louis Cardinals move to a west coast schedule following this game.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Discussion Sunday

What they're saying

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The St. Louis Cardinals wrap up their homestand before a long west coast swing as they’ll host the Pirates again on Sunday. Matthew Liberatore will give it a go for the Cardinals while the Pirates will start Braxton Ashcraft. First pitch is set for 1:15pm at Busch Stadium and the game broadcast will be available […]
— Yahoo Sports

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