St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates Preview & Odds (June 30, 2025)

Monday, June 30th, 2025

The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, June 30, 2025, with the game starting at 6:40 p.m. EDT in Pittsburgh.

Game Preview: Cardinals at Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals (47-38, third in the NL Central) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (35-50, fifth in the NL Central) for the start of a series. The Pirates are coming off a 12-1 win over the Mets on Sunday, highlighted by Henry Davis's four hits.

Pitching Matchup

The Cardinals are expected to start Erick Fedde (3-7, 4.11 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 57 strikeouts) against the Pirates' Andrew Heaney (3-7, 4.48 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 64 strikeouts).

Betting Odds

The Cardinals are favored at -125, while the Pirates are the underdog at +105. The over/under for the game is set at 8 1/2 runs.

Team Notes and Trends

Pittsburgh has a 35-50 overall record and is 23-21 at home. The Pirates have been successful when their offense is clicking, holding an 18-3 record in games where they score five or more runs.

St. Louis enters the game with a 47-38 overall record and a 21-21 record in road games. The Cardinals tend to perform well when they get hits, owning a 36-17 record in games where they record eight or more hits.

Season Series

This Monday's game marks the seventh meeting between these division rivals this season. The Cardinals currently lead the season series 4-2.

Key Players

For the Pirates, Oneil Cruz has been a significant power threat, contributing 10 doubles, a triple, and 15 home runs. Nick Gonzales has been hot recently, going 16 for 42 with three doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games.

Alec Burleson is the Cardinals' leading hitter with a .298 batting average, adding 13 doubles, 10 home runs, 14 walks, and 37 RBI. Masyn Winn has also performed well in the last 10 games, recording 13 hits in 40 at-bats with a home run and seven RBI.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

The Pirates have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, posting a .303 batting average and a 3.44 ERA. They have outscored their opponents by 23 runs in this stretch.

The Cardinals have a 7-3 record over their last 10 contests. During this period, they have a .239 batting average and a 3.42 ERA, outscoring opponents by 14 runs.

Injury Report

The Pirates' injured list includes Ryan Borucki (back), Endy Rodriguez (elbow), Colin Holderman (thumb), Enmanuel Valdez (shoulder), Justin Lawrence (elbow), Tim Mayza (shoulder), Jared Jones (elbow), and Johan Oviedo (elbow).

For the Cardinals, Alec Burleson is currently day-to-day with body soreness. Other players on the injured list include Jordan Walker (appendicitis), Ivan Herrera (hamstring), and Zack Thompson (lat).

In summary

The St. Louis Cardinals (47-38) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (35-50) on June 30, 2025, at 6:40 p.m. EDT. Erick Fedde is scheduled to pitch for St. Louis against Andrew Heaney for Pittsburgh. The Cardinals hold a 4-2 lead in the season series. Both teams have performed well in their last 10 games, with the Pirates going 6-4 and the Cardinals going 7-3. Key performers include Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales for the Pirates, and Alec Burleson and Masyn Winn for the Cardinals. Both teams have several players currently dealing with injuries.

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