Overview

• Joey Bart delivered his first home run of the season and an RBI triple, leading the Pirates' offense in their 8-4 win over the Cardinals.
• Carmen Mlodzinski earned his first win as a starting pitcher, allowing just one run over five innings in his new role after transitioning from the bullpen.
• The Pirates' lineup, including Andrew McCutchen and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, contributed to a season-high eight runs in the game.
• Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore struggled, giving up five runs and eight hits over 6 1/3 innings, while their bullpen faltered late in the game.
• St. Louis faced additional setbacks with Nolan Arenado sidelined due to illness and general soreness, exacerbating their fourth consecutive loss.