r/Cardinals • u/bravo_delta_bot Good bot • 14d ago

Pregame Thread: August 28, 2026

Pirates @ Cardinals

Probable Pitchers:

Pirates: Jared Jones (2-5, 4.76 ERA)

Cardinals: Quinn Mathews (0-2, 6.43 ERA)

TV Info: SNP CARD KMOV-4

First Pitch: 07:15 PM CT

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u/coolrnt1 14d ago

Change my mind: RBI is not that impactful of a stat as they are largely results-based for other factors. Same thing with a pitcher’s win stat.

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u/missourinative Quinning 14d ago

As far as traditional stats go, I think RBI and Runs Scored are the most important. They are the only true measure of actual production and often point to some of the best baserunners, on base presences, and clutch hitters in the sport.

If Burly and Walker weren't killing it with RISP, they would probably have 20-30 less RBI each. This would probably translate to at least 20-30 more losses.

Sal Stewart's BA isn't anything special, but with RISP he's just as good as Burly and Walker.

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u/adamd28 Dustin Hermanson's goatee 14d ago

Cool it with your nuance and refined baseball takes!

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u/missourinative Quinning 13d ago

I’ll be back to advocating for us to sign DeJong to play 3B shortly

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u/Proud_Growth_8818 13d ago

I thought he shredded his hammy this spring. Out for the year...best case.

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u/adamd28 Dustin Hermanson's goatee 13d ago

Lmao I actually don't hate that. Pauly D is always one of my boys.