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Pirates Achieve First Four 7-Run Wins Since 1925 in 7-0 Shutout of Cardinals

Paul Skenes will start Tuesday’s game against Andre Pallante with Dennis Santana sidelined by a three-game suspension.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Andrew Heaney delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, June 30, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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A sliding Jose Fermin of the St. Louis Cardinals is tagged out at home plate by Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis (32) during the ninth inning at PNC Park on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images/TNS)
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman tags Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz out at third base on a fielder’s choice during the fifth inning at PNC Park.

Overview

  • Pirates have won four straight games by at least seven runs, outscoring opponents 37-4 in that span, the first time the franchise has done so since 1925.
  • Andrew Heaney carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and struck out seven over 6 2/3 scoreless frames in Monday’s 7-0 victory.
  • Every Pirate starter recorded a hit, led by Spencer Horwitz’s first career leadoff home run and three RBIs.
  • The Cardinals have won 10 of their past 13 games and will counter in Game 2 with right-hander Andre Pallante.
  • Paul Skenes is set to start Tuesday’s matchup against Pallante, and reliever Dennis Santana remains unavailable under a three-game suspension.