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Pirates edge Cardinals 5-4 with key homers from Valdez and Triolo
On August 30, 2026, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 in St. Louis. Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo each hit home runs, while Braxton Ashcraft earned his 14th win. The Cardinals made a late-game push but could not secure the victory.
Published Aug 30, 2026