Pirates Snap Losing Streak, Beat Cardinals 3-2

The Pittsburgh Pirates ended their three-game losing streak by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Thursday night. Yasmani Grandal contributed significantly by hitting a home run in the seventh inning to tie the game at 2-2, while Nick Gonzales drove in the winning run with a single in the eighth. Pirates starter Luis Ortiz allowed two runs and struck out seven in six innings, with Aroldis Chapman earning his 10th save. The Cardinals, managed by Erick Fedde, fell short despite Brendan Donovan's two RBIs. The loss leaves St. Louis eight games behind the New York Mets in the National League wild-card race. Additionally, the Pirates announced the contract of RHP Isaac Mattson from Triple-A Indianapolis and designated RHP Jake Woodford for assignment.