The Cardinals continue their lengthy roadtrip in Pittsburgh, where a five-game series with the Pirates will open on Thursday evening. The Cardinals enter the series with a 22-23 record, going up against the 14-34 Pirates, who have dropped eight in a row.
Kolten Wong is back in the lineup for Thursday’s game after missing two days with left side discomfort. According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, Wong’s pain occurs when he is swinging but he feels like he can contribute in the field and on the base paths.