MLB: St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals played the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 23, 2026. During the first inning, home plate umpire John Bacon requested more baseballs. The game took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Sep 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Home plate umpire John Bacon (70) calls for more baseballs during the first inning between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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