Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals • Aug 28, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals secured a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, thanks to Quinn Mathews who went deep with 5.2 innings, allowing just 1 earned run while striking out 7, and a pivotal home run by Jimmy Crooks that sparked a 3-run third inning, while Ryne Stanek closed the game with a perfect save performance.