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Cardinals should destroy the Pirates

A series preview

St Louis Cardinals v Cincinnati Reds Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images

In honor of Labor Day, this series preview will be abbreviated. Hopefully, you have the day off and can enjoy this National Holiday and if you so choose, you can watch the Cardinals game this afternoon. The Cardinals should destroy the Pirates.

The Cardinals are currently 71-64 and in possession of the second wild card spot, 1.5 games behind the San Francisco Giants. Trailing the Cardinals are the Mets (1 GB, 71-66), these Pirates (3.5 GB, 67-67), and the Miami Marlins (4 GB, 68-69).

Today’s game is at 3:05 pm CT on FOX Sports Midwest and ESPN (out of market). Starting for the Pirates is Chad Kuhl. Starting for the Cardinals will be Adam Wainwright.

Tuesday’s game is at 6:05 pm CT on FOX Sports Midwest. Starting for the Pirates will be Ryan Vogelsong, facing off against Luke Weaver.

Wednesday’s game is at 6:05 pm CT on FOX Sports Midwest and ESPN (out of market). Jameson Taillon will start for the Pirates. Alex Reyes might start for the Cardinals although it might be Mike Leake.

Enjoy the holiday.