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The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6–2 on May 21 at Busch Stadium, capitalizing on superior pitching and timely hitting to secure a road victory. Pittsburgh's offense generated 10 hits and 2 home runs while driving in 6 runs, posting an .726 OPS compared to St. Louis's anemic .709 mark. The Pirates' pitching staff was the decisive factor, holding the Cardinals to just 8 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 11 batters with a 3.85 ERA, effectively shutting down a Cardinals lineup that struck out 11 times. St. Louis managed only 8 hits with 1 home run and 2 RBIs, mustering a .240 batting average that underscored offensive struggles despite avoiding errors defensively. The Cardinals' pitching allowed 6 earned runs across the game, yielding to Pittsburgh's balanced attack that took advantage of St. Louis's offensive inconsistency. This loss marks a continued struggle for the home team's lineup production, while Pittsburgh's road performance suggests emerging offensive depth heading into their next matchup.
Line score
| Equipa | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| STL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Batting box score
Pitching box score
Players who scored
Konnor Griffin ×2Oneil CruzBrandon LoweSpencer HorwitzHenry DavisIván Herrera ×2
