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Not Even Skenes Can Stop Skid; Pirates Swept By Cardinals
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Pirates were swept by the St. Louis Cardinals in a four-game series, losing 10-5 on Thursday. Paul Skenes could not prevent the loss despite his efforts on the mound.
Key points
- Pirates swept in four-game series by Cardinals
- Final score was 10-5
- Paul Skenes could not stop the losing streak
- JJ Wetherholt and Jordan Walker hit home runs
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PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes could not play the role of stopper as the Pittsburgh Pirates were swept in a four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals with a 10-5 loss on Thursday afternoon at PNC Park.
Scoring Plays
Top 1st, 3-0 STL: JJ Wetherholt stayed hot and hit a leadoff home run off Paul Skenes (4-2). Later in the inning, Jordan Walker hit a two-run home run to left field to extend the lead.
Top 3rd, 4-0 STL: The Cardinals (18-13) took advantage of a Konnor Griffin error on a throw from short to first when Nolan Gorman singled home Alec Burelson from second base with two outs.
Bottom 4th, 4-1 STL: The Pirates (16-16) got on the board when Spencer Horwitz drew a two-out walk with the bases loaded against Hunter Dobbins.
Top 5th, 5-1 STL: After Wetherholt advanced to second base on a Skenes wild pitch, Burleson poked the bat out on a pitch well off the plate and dumped it into shallow left for an RBI single.
Bottom 5th, 5-3 STL: Dobbins walked a pair of batters in the fifth and gave way to Justin Bruihl, who surrendered a two-run double to Bryan Reynolds that brought the Pirates within two.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Pirates vs. Cardinals game?
The final score was 10-5 in favor of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Who hit a home run for the Cardinals in the game against the Pirates?
JJ Wetherholt hit a leadoff home run, and Jordan Walker hit a two-run home run for the Cardinals.
What was Paul Skenes' record after the game against the Cardinals?
Paul Skenes' record fell to 4-2 after the loss to the Cardinals.
How many games did the Pirates lose to the Cardinals in the series?
The Pirates lost all four games in the series against the Cardinals.
