Cardinals Fall to Pirates After Struggles Against Lefty Pitching

St. Louis drops series finale 5-0 as Pittsburgh's Martín Pérez silences their bats and Rowdy Tellez delivers key hits.

Matthew Liberatore's spot start led to a rough outing, allowing all five runs in the loss.
Rowdy Tellez, a late lineup addition, contributed two hits and three RBIs, including a 447-foot homer.
The Cardinals' offense failed to capitalize on opportunities, going 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position.
Pittsburgh's Martín Pérez, despite a high ERA, pitched six scoreless innings against St. Louis.
The Cardinals are evaluating trade options ahead of the deadline, focusing on bolstering their pitching staff.