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Hard Rock Picks Yankees Run Line, Pirates-Cardinals Over 7.5 Runs

5/21/2026

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Hard Rock Backs

Joe Pisapia (Hard Rock) backs the New York Yankees run line –1.5 at +116 odds, citing Cam Schlittler's 5-2 record and 2.84 ERA in 11 starts.
Chris Welsh (Hard Rock) backs Pittsburgh Pirates–St. Louis Cardinals total over 7.5 runs at –113 odds, noting his seven-pick streak and the matchup of Michael McGreevy and Carmen Mlodzinski.
Both teams rank in the Major League Baseball (MLB) top ten for runs per game.

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Hard Rock Backs

Joe Pisapia (Hard Rock) backs the New York Yankees run line –1.5 at +116 odds, citing Cam Schlittler's 5-2 record and 2.84 ERA in 11 starts.
Chris Welsh (Hard Rock) backs Pittsburgh Pirates–St. Louis Cardinals total over 7.5 runs at –113 odds, noting his seven-pick streak and the matchup of Michael McGreevy and Carmen Mlodzinski.
Both teams rank in the Major League Baseball (MLB) top ten for runs per game.

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