The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this game on a nice little run having won five of their last seven games. The Pirates have been putting up runs over this stretch and have scored 16 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in five of their last seven games. JT Brubaker will look to keep the momentum going when he takes the mound for today's start. So far this season, he has posted a 4-6 record with a 3.77 ERA and 72 strikeouts. Against the Cardinals, he is 0-2 with a 5.68 ERA and 14 strikeouts.
The Cardinals come into this game riding a five-game losing streak. The Cardinals have not been producing a ton of runs as the offense has scored eight runs in their last three games and three or fewer runs in six of their last eight games. They will counter by sending Adam Wainwright to the mound. So far this season, he has posted a 5-5 record with a 3.74 ERA and 84 strikeouts. Against the Pirates, he is 17-7 with a 4.17 ERA and 198 strikeouts.
The Cardinals have struggled all season long trying to get things going and are now on a five-game losing streak. The Pirates are playing some good baseball at the moment and have won five of their last seven. JT Brubaker has allowed two or fewer runs in three out of his last four outings. You are getting the team that is playing better at a good +money price.

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