Cardinals vs. Pirates | September 24, 2026

Published: September 25 at ~6:00 PM ET

< Sep. 24 MLB Scores

St. Louis Cardinals77-82

Final1 - 2

Pittsburgh Pirates81-78

Play-by-Play Box Score

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 T H E ------------------------------------------ STL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 2 PIT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 x 2 7 0

W: Luke Weaver (4-1)

L: Ryne Stanek (2-3)

S: Mason Montgomery (17)

Game Time: 12:38 PM-3:18 PM (2h 39m)

Play-by-play: All PlaysOnly Scoring Plays

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1st Inning: ShowHide

T1

JJ Wetherholt flies out sharply to center fielder Oneil Cruz (BP).

0-0

T1

Iván Herrera strikes out swinging (KBKK).

0-0

T1

Alec Burleson homers (24) on a fly ball to right center field (P).

1-0

T1

Jordan Walker strikes out swinging (FBKBK).

1-0

Middle 1st

B1

Oneil Cruz doubles (14) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Nathan Church (FBP).

1-0

B1

Oneil Cruz steals (29) 3rd base.

1-0

B1

Konnor Griffin strikes out swinging (BKBFBK).

1-0

B1

Brandon Lowe singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan Torres (KKP). Oneil Cruz scores.

1-1

B1

Ryan O'Hearn flies out sharply to center fielder Nathan Church (KBFBP).

1-1

B1

Nick Gonzales singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker (KP). Brandon Lowe to 2nd.

1-1

B1

Ronny Simon strikes out swinging (BKBKK).

1-1

2nd Inning: ShowHide

T2

Leo Bernal strikes out swinging (FKFBBK).

1-1

T2

Bryan Torres grounds out (P), second baseman Brandon Lowe to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

1-1

T2

Thomas Saggese called out on strikes (KKBBFK).

1-1

Middle 2nd

B2

Spencer Horwitz grounds out (BFFBP), first baseman Alec Burleson to pitcher Kyle Leahy.

1-1

B2

Jake Mangum strikes out swinging (KKK).

1-1

B2

Henry Davis grounds out (BKKBP), second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson.

1-1

3rd Inning: ShowHide

T3

Nathan Church flies out to center fielder Oneil Cruz (KBKP).

1-1

T3

Masyn Winn strikes out swinging (KKBFK).

1-1

T3

JJ Wetherholt doubles (15) on a fly ball to right fielder Ronny Simon (P).

1-1

T3

Iván Herrera called out on strikes (KBFK).

1-1

Middle 3rd

B3

Pitching Change: Cooper Hjerpe replaces Kyle Leahy.

1-1

B3

Oneil Cruz grounds out (BP), third baseman Thomas Saggese to first baseman Alec Burleson.

1-1

B3

Konnor Griffin grounds out (BKBP), second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson.

1-1

B3

Brandon Lowe walks (BKKBBB).

1-1

B3

Iván Herrera challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Ryan O'Hearn called out on strikes (BKKK).

1-1

4th Inning: ShowHide

T4

Alec Burleson grounds out (KBBFBFFFP), second baseman Brandon Lowe to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

1-1

T4

Jordan Walker walks (FBKBBB).

1-1

T4

Leo Bernal flies out to center fielder Oneil Cruz (KFBFBFBP).

1-1

T4

Bryan Torres walks (BBBB). Jordan Walker to 2nd.

1-1

T4

Thomas Saggese flies out to left fielder Jake Mangum (KKFP).

1-1

Middle 4th

B4

Nick Gonzales walks (BKFBBFB).

1-1

B4

Ronny Simon ground bunts into a force out (P), second baseman JJ Wetherholt to shortstop Masyn Winn. Nick Gonzales out at 2nd. Ronny Simon to 1st.

1-1

B4

Spencer Horwitz flies out to left fielder Bryan Torres (BKBFP).

1-1

B4

Jake Mangum bunt pops out to catcher Iván Herrera in foul territory (BP).

1-1

5th Inning: ShowHide

T5

Nathan Church singles on a ground ball to shortstop Konnor Griffin (KBBFP).

1-1

T5

Masyn Winn strikes out swinging (BKKBK).

1-1

T5

JJ Wetherholt grounds into a double play (BP), pitcher Paul Skenes to shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Spencer Horwitz. Nathan Church out at 2nd. JJ Wetherholt out at 1st.

1-1

Middle 5th

B5

Dropped foul pop error by catcher Iván Herrera.

1-1

B5

Henry Davis strikes out swinging (KFFBBBK).

1-1

B5

Oneil Cruz singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker (BKFP).

1-1

B5

Konnor Griffin singles on a line drive to center fielder Nathan Church (KFFBBP). Oneil Cruz to 2nd.

1-1

B5

Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging (BKKK).

1-1

B5

Ryan O'Hearn walks (KBBBB). Oneil Cruz to 3rd. Konnor Griffin to 2nd.

1-1

B5

Nick Gonzales grounds into a force out (KBP), fielded by third baseman Thomas Saggese. Konnor Griffin out at 3rd.

1-1

6th Inning: ShowHide

T6

Iván Herrera grounds out (P), third baseman Nick Gonzales to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

1-1

T6

Alec Burleson grounds out (BKBP), shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

1-1

T6

Jordan Walker grounds out (FBP), shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

1-1

Middle 6th

B6

Ronny Simon singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Bryan Torres (KKFBBFFFP).

1-1

B6

Spencer Horwitz pops out to second baseman JJ Wetherholt (BBBKP).

1-1

B6

Pitching Change: Gordon Graceffo replaces Cooper Hjerpe.

1-1

B6

Jake Mangum pops out to third baseman Thomas Saggese (P).

1-1

B6

Ronny Simon steals (4) 2nd base.

1-1

B6

Henry Davis strikes out swinging (KFK).

1-1

7th Inning: ShowHide

T7

Leo Bernal called out on strikes (KBBBKK).

1-1

T7

Pitching Change: Yohan Ramírez replaces Paul Skenes.

1-1

T7

Bryan Torres grounds out (BKKP), second baseman Brandon Lowe to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

1-1

T7

Thomas Saggese hit by pitch (H).

1-1

T7

Nathan Church pops out to third baseman Nick Gonzales (P).

1-1

Middle 7th

B7

Pitching Change: Brycen Mautz replaces Gordon Graceffo.

1-1

B7

Oneil Cruz flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker (KBFBFP).

1-1

B7

Konnor Griffin singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan Torres (KBFP).

1-1

B7

Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging (FBKK).

1-1

B7

Ryan O'Hearn lines out to left fielder Bryan Torres (KKP).

1-1

8th Inning: ShowHide

T8

Pitching Change: Gregory Soto replaces Yohan Ramírez.

1-1

T8

Masyn Winn flies out to left fielder Jake Mangum (KKFBBFP).

1-1

T8

JJ Wetherholt singles on a soft ground ball to pitcher Gregory Soto (BP).

1-1

T8

Iván Herrera singles on a line drive to center fielder Oneil Cruz (BKFBFP). JJ Wetherholt to 2nd.

1-1

T8

Alec Burleson strikes out swinging (FFK).

1-1

T8

Pitching Change: Luke Weaver replaces Gregory Soto.

1-1

T8

Jordan Walker called out on strikes (BBKKK).

1-1

Middle 8th

B8

Pitching Change: Ryne Stanek replaces Brycen Mautz.

1-1

B8

Nick Gonzales flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker (P).

1-1

B8

Ronny Simon walks (BKKBFBB).

1-1

B8

Wild pitch by pitcher Ryne Stanek. Throwing error by catcher Iván Herrera.

1-1

B8

Spencer Horwitz out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Nathan Church (KFBBFP). Ronny Simon scores.

1-2

B8

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Bryan Reynolds replaces Jake Mangum.

1-2

B8

Bryan Reynolds walks (BBBB).

1-2

B8

Henry Davis grounds into a force out (FBP), third baseman Thomas Saggese to second baseman JJ Wetherholt. Bryan Reynolds out at 2nd.

1-2

9th Inning: ShowHide

T9

Defensive Substitution: Jared Triolo replaces third baseman Nick Gonzales, batting 5th, playing third base.

1-2

T9

Defensive Substitution: Billy Cook replaces right fielder Ronny Simon, batting 6th, playing right field.

1-2

T9

Bryan Reynolds remains in the game as the left fielder.

1-2

T9

Pitching Change: Mason Montgomery replaces Luke Weaver.

1-2

T9

Leo Bernal called out on strikes (KBKBK).

1-2

T9

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter José Fermín replaces Bryan Torres.

1-2

T9

José Fermín strikes out swinging (BBKBKFK).

1-2

T9

Thomas Saggese strikes out swinging (KBFBK).

1-2

Box Score: Back to Top

Cardinals Batting: H AB R RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS

1 JJ Wetherholt 2B

2 4 0 0 0 0 1 .246 .715

2 Iván Herrera C

1 4 0 0 0 2 1 .244 .738

3 Alec Burleson 1B

1 4 1 1 0 1 2 .279 .807

4 Jordan Walker RF

0 3 0 0 1 2 2 .271 .797

5 Leo Bernal DH

0 4 0 0 0 3 1 .282 .781

6 Bryan Torres LF

0 2 0 0 1 0 0 .232 .643

S José Fermín PH

0 1 0 0 0 1 0 .253 .678

7 Thomas Saggese 3B

0 3 0 0 0 2 2 .238 .666

8 Nathan Church CF

1 3 0 0 0 0 1 .251 .666

9 Masyn Winn SS

0 3 0 0 0 2 1 .233 .628

Cardinals Batting Totals: H AB R RBI BB K LOB

5 31 1 1 2 13 11

2B: Wetherholt (15)

HR: Burleson (Solo (24) in 1st)

HBP: Saggese (2)

E: Herrera (2, 3)

Cardinals Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR P ERA

Kyle Leahy P

2.0 3 1 1 0 3 0 37 3.66

Cooper Hjerpe P

3.1 3 0 0 3 3 0 74 4.38

Gordon Graceffo P

0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 2.73

Brycen Mautz P

1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 17 6.43

Ryne Stanek P

1.0 0 1 0 2 0 0 21 4.02

Cardinals Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR P

7 2 1 5 8 0 153

Pirates Batting: H AB R RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS

1 Oneil Cruz CF

2 4 1 0 0 0 0 .280 .856

2 Konnor Griffin SS

2 4 0 0 0 1 1 .270 .715

3 Brandon Lowe 2B

1 3 0 1 1 2 3 .262 .825

4 Ryan O'Hearn DH

0 3 0 0 1 1 3 .265 .776

5 Nick Gonzales 3B

1 3 0 0 1 0 3 .301 .753

S Jared Triolo 3B

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .241 .617

6 Ronny Simon RF

1 3 1 0 1 1 3 .276 .702

S Billy Cook RF

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .176 .443

7 Spencer Horwitz 1B

0 3 0 1 0 0 2 .247 .712

8 Jake Mangum LF

0 3 0 0 0 1 2 .275 .697

S Bryan Reynolds PH, LF

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .261 .787

9 Henry Davis C

0 4 0 0 0 2 2 .166 .576

Pirates Batting Totals: H AB R RBI BB K LOB

7 30 2 2 5 8 19

2B: Cruz (14)

SB: Simon (4), Cruz (29)

Sac. Fly: Horwitz (5)

Pirates Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR P ERA

Paul Skenes P

6.1 3 1 1 2 8 1 96 3.82

Yohan Ramírez P

0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 2.90

Gregory Soto P

0.2 2 0 0 0 1 0 18 3.68

Luke Weaver P

0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 2.73

Mason Montgomery P

1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 17 2.55

Pirates Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR P

5 1 1 2 13 1 142

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