The St. Louis Cardinals (16-13) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (16-14) on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:35 PM ET on Regional Sports Network. Hunter Dobbins takes the mound against Paul Skenes. Our model gives Pittsburgh Pirates a 51% edge.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Date | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| First Pitch | 12:35 PM ET |
| Venue | PNC Park |
| TV | Check local listings / MLB.TV |
| Streaming | MLB.TV |
| Probable Pitchers | Hunter Dobbins vs Paul Skenes |
Where to Watch STL vs PIT
The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, April 30, 2026 with first pitch at 12:35 PM ET. The game will air on Regional Sports Network and can be streamed on MLB.TV.
Pitching Matchup
Hunter Dobbins takes the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals against Paul Skenes for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Matchup Analysis
The St. Louis Cardinals (16-13) have a 49% win probability in our model.
The Pittsburgh Pirates (16-14) are given a 51% chance with home field advantage.
This is an NL Central divisional matchup with direct implications for the division standings.
Head-to-Head
Season Series
STL leads 3-1Recent Form
St. Louis Cardinals — Last 5 Games
2-3 · Streak: W2Pittsburgh Pirates — Last 5 Games
2-3 · Streak: L3See live scores: MLB Scores