The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Pittsburgh Pirates at 1.73 — an implied 56% chance. St. Louis Cardinals upset it.

• Pittsburgh Pirates: opened 1.89, closed 1.73 (56%)
• St. Louis Cardinals: opened 1.96, closed 2.21 (44%)

St. Louis Cardinals v Pittsburgh Pirates — previous meetings

• 2026-08-30Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 St. Louis Cardinals
• 2026-08-29Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 St. Louis Cardinals