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The Cardinals secured a decisive 10-5 victory over the Pirates, concluding a dominant series in Pittsburgh. Trae Wetherholt and Jordan Walker led the charge with solo and two-run homers in the first inning, establishing a 3-0 lead. Alec Burleson and Nolan Gorman contributed RBIs on Pirate errors and wild pitches, extending the advantage to five runs.

Pitching struggled after Hunter Dobbins impressive start, allowing Pittsburgh to narrow the gap to 5-3, then 5-4 on a solo homer. The bullpen held steady, surrendering just one free pass over four and a half innings, but inherited runs and hits kept the score close.

The Cardinals middle order shone, driving in seven RBIs and collecting fourteen hits, despite striking out twelve times. Pittsburghs miscues, including errors, wild pitches, and poor throws, proved costly, transforming a strong pitching staff into a run-scoring machine for St. Louis.

Roster adjustments paved the way for Dobbins debut, with Ryan Fernandez optioned to Memphis and Tink Hence assigned to the Florida Complex League for specialized pitching work. The Cardinals now prepare for a homestand against the Dodgers and Brewers, with their bullpen facing a challenge but buoyed by this series sweep.

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