St. Louis Cardinals defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 · MLB · St. Louis Cardinals 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 5
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 on Thursday, April 30, 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 7, with 15 runs combined.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates final score and game recap
The St. Louis Cardinals won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Hunter Dobbins (St. Louis Cardinals): 4.1 innings, 3 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Jordan Walker (St. Louis Cardinals): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates): 5.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 9 strikeouts.
- Brandon Lowe (Pittsburgh Pirates): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
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 5 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: 15 runs combined against a closing total of 7, over by 8.
The total opened at 7.5 and closed at 7.
St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the St. Louis Cardinals 18-13 in the 2026 regular season (7-8 at home, 11-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 30 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 16 times and under 12 times, with 2 pushes. That made it four straight wins for the St. Louis Cardinals.
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-16 in the 2026 regular season (8-9 at home, 8-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 31 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 13 times. That made it five straight losses for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What's next for St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates?
Next for the St. Louis Cardinals: the Los Angeles Dodgers at home on Friday, May 1, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Friday, May 1, 2026.