Pirates, Cardinals Begin Final Six-Game Series
Pirates, Cardinals Begin Final Six-Game Series
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Key Points
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Alec Burleson leads the National League with 111 RBIs, just one ahead of Pittsburgh’s Sal Stewart at 110; Pete Crow-Armstrong is third with 105.
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Jordan Walker has remained stuck at 28 home runs and has not homered since Sept. 1 against the Dodgers, leaving him two short of the 30-homer milestone.
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Pirates starter Jared Jones has won two of his last three starts, but in his Sept. 16 no-decision against Milwaukee he allowed seven hits and three earned runs over five innings.
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Paul Skenes has won only one of his last three starts; in his most recent outing, on Sept. 18, he gave up six hits and five earned runs over six innings without receiving a decision.
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St. Louis entered the final six games three games behind Pittsburgh and level with Miami, while Washington was also only three games behind the Cardinals in the standings.
The Pittsburgh Pirates earned their first winning season in eight years with a dominant 2-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday at PNC Park, extending their winning streak to five games KRCGTV. Jared Jones was nearly untouchable, allowing just one hit over seven innings while striking out nine to lead Pittsburgh to 79-77 and secure third place in the NL Central Observer-Reporter. The Cardinals fall to 76-80 and must win five of their final six games to finish at .500.
Jones Dominates With Historic Pitching Performance
Jared Jones carried a perfect game into the sixth inning before allowing his only hit in seven innings of work KRCGTV. The Pirates starter tied his season high with nine strikeouts, partnering with two relievers to complete a combined 1-hitter Mahoning Matters. The shutout performance marked one of the finest pitching displays of Pittsburgh's season.
Pirates Secure First Winning Season Since 2015
Pittsburgh's 2-0 victory clinched their first winning record in eight years, moving to 79-77 and locking up third place in the NL Central Observer-Reporter. The Pirates scored all two runs they needed off Cardinals pitching and rode Jones's stellar arm to secure the milestone. This marks a turning point for a franchise that had struggled through recent seasons.
Cardinals Must Win Five of Six to Reach .500
St. Louis entered the final stretch at 76-80, needing five wins in their last six games to finish with a .500 record. The Cardinals remain mathematically alive for a surprising turnaround, but the loss to Pittsburgh puts added pressure on their remaining schedule. Finishing strong matters for individual player milestones even if the team's playoff hopes have faded.
Individual Milestones Still in Play Down the Stretch
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has remained stuck at 28 home runs since September 1, leaving him two short of a 30-homer season. Meanwhile, the RBI race stays tight with Cardinals catcher Alec Burleson leading the National League with 111 RBIs, just one ahead of Pittsburgh's Sal Stewart at 110 Summary. These personal achievements offer both teams something to play for in the final week.
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