Pirates Sweep Cardinals With Six-Game Winning Streak
Pirates Sweep Cardinals With Six-Game Winning Streak

Pirates Sweep Cardinals With Six-Game Winning Streak

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The Pittsburgh Pirates completed a dominant sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series shutout, marking the first time the Cardinals were blanked in three straight games since 2015. Mitch Keller led the Pirates with a strong pitching performance, striking out seven and becoming the all-time strikeout leader at PNC Park. The Pirates extended their winning streak to six games, showcasing a stellar pitching staff that held St. Louis scoreless for 31 consecutive innings during the homestand. Injuries to key Cardinals players Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado hampered their offense, which struggled with runners in scoring position and left 23 runners on base in the series. Despite effective pitching from Cardinals starters Andre Pallante and Sonny Gray, Pittsburgh's timely hitting and defensive plays secured crucial victories, including a dramatic 1-0 win featuring a go-ahead sacrifice fly by Henry Davis and a key tag at the plate. The Pirates, though still in last place in the NL Central, have built momentum heading into a nine-game road trip before the All-Star break.

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