The Pittsburgh Pirates took the series against the St. Louis Cardinals with a 5-4 win yesterday. Starter Braxton Ashcraft got the win, going five innings, allowing two runs.
The Pirates were able to get some offense, despite a left-handed starter for St. Louis. The Bucs got home runs by Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo.
Mason Montgomery earned his 7th save of the season.
The Pirates are 6 games back of the final wild card spot. They are off today, and will be home for a six-game homestand against the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Angels.
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