Lance Lynn is having a good season, but he's trumped by Gerrit Cole, who has twice as many wins and a lower ERA and WHIP.




This is a far more important game for the Pirates - and they have their ace going. St. Louis is 3-7 in Lynn's last 10 road starts. Pittsburgh is 19-7 in Cole's last 26 home outings.




The Cardinals may have Matt Holiday available to pinch-hit, but they still are an injury-riddled team.




Despite losing the opener of the series, the Pirates still have the best record in baseball since May 9 going 37-19. They have won 10 of their last 13 and six of their past seven.




Pittsburgh is 29-16 at home this season. St. Louis traditionally struggles at PNC Park losing 15 of the last 23 there.