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Spring Training Game #13: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates host the Cardinals at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the St. Louis Cardinals in a spring training matchup at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. The game is scheduled for a 1:05 p.m. ET start and will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh.
Why it matters
Spring training games provide an early look at how teams are shaping up ahead of the upcoming MLB season. This matchup between NL Central rivals the Cardinals and Pirates gives fans a chance to see some of the key players and prospects for both teams as they prepare for the regular season.
The details
The game will take place at LECOM Park, the spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Both teams will be using the exhibition game to evaluate their rosters and get players valuable game experience before the season begins.
- The game is scheduled for a 1:05 p.m. ET start on March 5, 2026.
The players
St. Louis Cardinals
A professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri and a member of the National League Central division of Major League Baseball.
Pittsburgh Pirates
A professional baseball team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a member of the National League Central division of Major League Baseball.
The takeaway
This spring training matchup between the Cardinals and Pirates provides an early glimpse of the talent and preparation of these two NL Central rivals as they get set for the 2026 MLB season.
