The Pirates took down the Cardinals 1-0 at home, clinching a series victory. Henry Davis drove in the game’s only run on a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning. Paul Skenes struck out five in five innings before giving way to the bullpen. Isaac Mattson earned the victory in relief and David Bednar locked down his 12th save. Pittsburgh has won five in a row and improved to 37- 50. Andre Pallante allowed just one hit in seven innings, but got a no-decision. Phil Maton took the loss in relief. Back-to-back losses drop the Cardinals to 47-and-40.
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