St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Matthew Liberatore vs. Lake Bachar

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park on September 23, 2026, for the second contest of a three-game series. Matthew Liberatore starts on the mound for the Cardinals, facing Pirates pitcher Lake Bachar.

Liberatore enters the matchup with a 5-14 record and a 5.36 ERA, making his third appearance against Pittsburgh this season. Bachar takes the mound for the Pirates carrying a 1-4 record and a 3.56 ERA.