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Cardinals, Pirates Face Off in NLDS

Thursday's Game 1 at home kicks off the 2013 postseason for the St. Louis Cardinals.

The St. Louis Cardinals are perched for the 2013 postseason, coming off a 97-65 regular season and claiming the top spot in the National League Central division.

After Tuesday's deciding National League wild card game, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds to advance to the National League Division Series against the Cardinals.

Wehrenberg Ronnie's 20 Cine and St. Charles 18 Cine are hosting free watch parties of the postseason games. Check the Wehrenberg Theatres Facebook page for specials.

Ready to root for the Cardinals? Here's a rundown of the Cardinals/Pirates NLDS, according to ESPN (all times Central):

  • Game 1: Thursday at St. Louis, 4:07 p.m.
    Starting pitchers: Pirates A.J. Burnett (10-11) vs. Cardinals Adam Wainwright (19-9)
    Broadcast: TBS
  • Game 2: Friday at St. Louis, 12:07 p.m.
    Starting pitchers: Pirates TBA vs. Cardinals Lance Lynn (15-10)
    Broadcast: MLB Network
  • Game 3: Sunday at Pittsburgh
    Starting pitchers: TBA
    Broadcast: TBS
  • Game 4 (if necessary): Monday at Pittsburgh
    Starting pitchers: TBA
    Broadcast: TBS or MLB Network
  • Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday at St. Louis
    Starting pitchers: TBA
    Broadcast: TBS
Check game time weather for Thursday and Friday's games

What do you think? Where's your favorite place to go to watch the game? Will you be at Busch for any of the games? What are your postseason predictions? Tell us in the comments.


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