
How to Watch Cardinals vs. Pirates: TV Channel & Live Stream - April 7
Updated Apr. 7, 2025 3:23 p.m. ET
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The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates will play on Monday at PNC Park, at 6:40 p.m. ET, with Brendan Donovan and Oneil Cruz among those expected to deliver at the plate.
Here is everything you need to know to watch the Cardinals vs. Pirates game.
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Cardinals vs. Pirates Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:40 p.m. ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: Watch on SportsNet PT, FDSMWX
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Cardinals vs. Pirates Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cardinals 7, Pirates 6
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cardinals 51%, Pirates 49%
Cardinals vs. Pirates Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2024 | Cardinals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -146 | +123 | 3-2 PIT |
| 9/18/2024 | Cardinals | -1.5 | 8 | -209 | +173 | 10-5 STL |
| 9/17/2024 | Cardinals | -1.5 | 8 | -152 | +128 | 3-1 STL |
| 9/16/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 7 | -132 | +112 | 4-0 STL |
| 7/24/2024 | Cardinals | -1.5 | 9 | -113 | -106 | 5-0 PIT |
| 7/23/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 7.5 | -182 | +153 | 2-1 STL |
| 7/22/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8.5 | -127 | +107 | 2-1 PIT |
| 7/4/2024 | Cardinals | -1.5 | 9 | -111 | -109 | 3-2 STL |
| 7/3/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8.5 | -125 | +106 | 5-4 PIT |
| 7/2/2024 | Pirates | -1.5 | 8 | -123 | +104 | 7-4 STL |
Cardinals Player Insights
- The Cardinals' best power option comes in the form of Ivan Herrera and his four-homer 11-RBI season, both team highs.
- Lars Nootbaar is batting .333 with a double, two home runs and six walks.
- Nootbaar is 42nd in homers in the majors, and 48th in RBI.
- Nolan Arenado paces the Cardinals with a team-best batting average of .343.
- Arenado has at least one base hit in nine games in a row. In his last nine outings he is hitting .343 with three doubles, a home run, six walks and six RBI.
- Donovan is hitting .333 with two doubles, two home runs and three walks.
- Donovan has recorded at least one hit in three straight games. In his last five games he is hitting .350 with two doubles, a home run, two walks and five RBI.
Cardinals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Angels | L 9-7 | Matthew Liberatore vs Kyle Hendricks |
| April 2 | Angels | W 12-5 | Sonny Gray vs Yusei Kikuchi |
| April 4 | @ Red Sox | L 13-9 | Erick Fedde vs Walker Buehler |
| April 6 | @ Red Sox | L 5-4 | Andre Pallante vs Sean Newcomb |
| April 6 | @ Red Sox | L 18-7 | Miles Mikolas vs Hunter Dobbins |
| April 7 | @ Pirates | - | Matthew Liberatore vs Carmen Mlodzinski |
| April 8 | @ Pirates | - | Sonny Gray vs Paul Skenes |
| April 9 | @ Pirates | - | Erick Fedde vs Mitch Keller |
| April 11 | Phillies | - | Andre Pallante vs Aaron Nola |
| April 12 | Phillies | - | Miles Mikolas vs Cristopher Sanchez |
| April 13 | Phillies | - | Matthew Liberatore vs Zack Wheeler |
Pirates Player Insights
- Cruz has swatted a team-high two long balls.
- Among all hitters in the majors, Cruz's home run total ranks 42nd and his RBI tally is 99th.
- Ke'Bryan Hayes is batting .257 with a double, a triple, a home run and three walks.
- Hayes ranks 81st in homers and 99th in RBI among all batters in MLB.
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa paces the Pirates' lineup with a .323 batting average.
- Andrew McCutchen is batting .316 with a double, a home run and three walks.
Pirates Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | @ Rays | L 7-0 | Thomas Harrington vs Shane Baz |
| April 2 | @ Rays | W 4-2 | Paul Skenes vs Ryan Pepiot |
| April 4 | Yankees | L 9-4 | Mitch Keller vs Max Fried |
| April 5 | Yankees | L 10-4 | Bailey Falter vs Marcus Stroman |
| April 6 | Yankees | W 5-4 | Andrew Heaney vs Will Warren |
| April 7 | Cardinals | - | Carmen Mlodzinski vs Matthew Liberatore |
| April 8 | Cardinals | - | Paul Skenes vs Sonny Gray |
| April 9 | Cardinals | - | Mitch Keller vs Erick Fedde |
| April 11 | @ Reds | - | Bailey Falter vs Brady Singer |
| April 12 | @ Reds | - | Andrew Heaney vs Carson Spiers |
| April 13 | @ Reds | - | Carmen Mlodzinski vs Hunter Greene |
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