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Prediction: St. Louis Cardinals VS Pittsburgh Pirates 2025-07-02

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The Great Skenes vs. Pallante Showdown: A Tale of Two Pitchers and One Overhyped Offense
The Pittsburgh Pirates (35-50) and St. Louis Cardinals (47-38) clash in a battle of pride, with Paul Skenes and Andre Pallante squaring off in a matchup that’s equal parts "show me the money" and "show me the runs." Let’s break this down with the precision of a MLB scout and the humor of a bar bet gone wrong.


Key Stats & Context
- Pirates (Home Team):
- Paul Skenes (2.12 ERA, 110 Ks) is their golden goose, but his last start was a 5.40 ERA disaster.
- Offense: 7+ runs in 4 straight games (hotter than a July sunburn), but their .333 slugging percentage is MLB’s second-worst.
- Recent win over the Cardinals? A 7-0 shutout. Coincidence? Probably not.


Odds & Implied Probabilities
- Moneyline:
- Pirates: +215 (46.5% implied)
- Cardinals: -175 (57.1% implied)
- Underdog win rate in MLB: 41% → Pirates are slightly overvalued here.

Created: July 1, 2025, 9:52 p.m. GMT

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