St. Louis Cardinals defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Apr 28, 2026 · MLB · St. Louis Cardinals 11, Pittsburgh Pirates 7
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at PNC Park. The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 18 runs combined.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates final score and game recap
The St. Louis Cardinals won by 4 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kyle Leahy (St. Louis Cardinals): 5.1 innings, 3 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Alec Burleson (St. Louis Cardinals): 2-for-4, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Hunter Barco (Pittsburgh Pirates): 4.2 innings, 5 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Ryan O'Hearn (Pittsburgh Pirates): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 4 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5.
Did St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates go over or under the total?
The game went over: 18 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 9.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the St. Louis Cardinals 16-13 in the 2026 regular season (7-8 at home, 9-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 28 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 14 times and under 12 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the St. Louis Cardinals.
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-14 in the 2026 regular season (8-7 at home, 8-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 29 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 16 times and under 13 times. That made it three straight losses for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What's next for St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates?
Next for the St. Louis Cardinals: at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: the St. Louis Cardinals at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.