The St. Louis Cardinals will conclude their ongoing four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon with a chance for a sweep. St. Louis took the first three games of the contest against the Pirates, including a wild walk-off home run robbery from Nathan Church on Wednesday night to secure St. Louis' third straight win over Pittsburgh. The Cardinals will go for the sweep on Thursday with arguably the most intriguing matchup of the series. Pittsburgh will send Paul Skenes to the mound, who seemingly dominates every team out there except the Cardinals. St. Louis will turn to Hunter Dobbins , who was acquired from the Boston Red Sox this past offseason, as he makes his first start in a Cardinals uniform. Who Is Hunter Dobbins? Feb 17, 2026; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins (40). Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images | Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Dobbins is a 26-year-old former eighth-round pick who made his big league debut in 2025 as a member of the Red Sox.…