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Pirates Lose Third Straight to Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered their third consecutive loss, dropping an 11-7 decision to the St. Louis Cardinals as starter Braxton Ashcraft struggled.

The Pirates (16-14) were unable to overcome a shaky performance from Braxton Ashcraft, who allowed 6 runs in 4+ innings. Ashcraft (1-2) gave up home runs to Nolan Gorman and Victor Scott II, while the Cardinals (16-13) built an early 6-0 lead. afsport.lat

Oneil Cruz and Ryan O'Hearn each hit home runs for the Pirates, with O'Hearn also driving in a run. Konnor Griffin added his first PNC Park homer in the ninth, but it wasn't enough as the Pirates suffered their first losing streak of the season.