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The Pittsburgh Pirates take the series from the St. Louis Cardinals, winning two of three games, with important key players.

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Pirates Take Series From Cardinals

Madeleine Moss
May 22, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals 2, Pirates 6 The St. Louis Cardinals dropped the series finale to the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 Thursday afternoon at Busch Stadium, losing two of three in the series. Braxton Ashcraft was masterful for the Pirates, striking out nine across seven innings and limiting the Cardinals to four hits and one earned run. Dustin May […]