Pirates vs Cardinals match player stats | 2026 Series Game 3 Thursday, May 21st

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Pirates @ Cardinals Series Game 3 Matchup Details

Teams : Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals
Series Game 3
Date : Todays Game is on Thursday, May 21st
Time : 21/05/26 13:15:00 PM EST First Pitch

Positives for the Pittsburgh Pirates Series Game 3 Game Today

Tallying 93.2 adjusted pitches per start this year on average, Dustin May checks in at the 78th percentile.

,Dustin May has used his cut-fastball 12.7% more often this year (21.9%) than he did last year (9.2%).

,With a 1.16 deviation between Dustin May’s 6.47 K/9 and his 7.63 estimated true talent K/9 (via the leading projection system, THE BAT), it’s safe to say he’s been one of the least fortunate pitchers in Major League Baseball this year as it relates to strikeouts and figures to perform better in future games.

,According to the leading projection system (THE BAT)’s estimation, Braxton Ashcraft’s overall pitching ability grades out in the 88th percentile out of all starting pitchers in Major League Baseball currently.

,Braxton Ashcraft has tallied 18.4 outs per start this year, grading out in the 93rd percentile.

,Busch Stadium grades out as the #30 stadium in Major League Baseball for home runs, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).

,Busch Stadium has the 2nd-deepest RF dimensions among all parks.

,Among all the teams playing today, the 5th-best infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

,Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the the St. Louis Cardinals.

Negatives with the St. Louis Cardinals Series Game 3 Game Today

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Busch Stadium as the 2nd-worst stadium in the majors for strikeouts.

,This contest is forecasted to have the 12th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.

,Dustin May has compiled a 7.8% Swinging Strike rate this year, placing in the 12th percentile.

,Dustin May has put up an 18.3% Strikeout% this year, placing in the 25th percentile.

,Busch Stadium has the 8th-shortest fences among all stadiums.

,Dustin May conceded a whopping 6 earned runs in his last start.

,Braxton Ashcraft was rolling in his previous start and gave up 2 ER.

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