PITTSBURGH -- Day-long rain expected to continue all night forced the postponement of Tuesday night's game between the Cardinals and Pirates. The crucial game in the National League Central race will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday. The first game will begin at 12:35 p.m. CT, followed by the regularly scheduled game at 6:05 p.m.
St. Louis' 3-0 win in Monday night's series opener gave the Cardinals a four-game lead over the Bucs with five games remaining for both teams. One more win in this series would clinch the division for St.