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sports2 years ago

The Cardinals' Deeper Issues Exposed in Rookie's Debut Loss to Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals suffered an 11-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, highlighting deeper issues within the team. Lefty Drew Rom made his major-league debut for the Cardinals but struggled, allowing eight runs in 3⅔ innings. The Pirates' bottom four spots in the lineup combined for four hits, four runs, and eight RBIs. The loss dropped the Cardinals to 16 games below .500, and they are on track to finish behind the Pirates in the standings for the first time in decades.

sports2 years ago

"Pirates End 10-Game Losing Streak with 9th Inning Rally Against Marlins"

The Pittsburgh Pirates ended their 10-game losing streak by rallying in the ninth inning to beat the Miami Marlins 3-1. Josh Palacios pinch hit for Austin Hedges and got aboard with a soft single to left field, overcoming an 0-2 count. Andrew McCutchen ran out a dribbler up the third-base line for a single, putting runners on first and second. Then, with Connor Joe at the plate, Palacios and McCutchen pulled off a double steal. Carlos Santana ripped a single to center field, scoring McCutchen for what proved to be the winning run.

sports2 years ago

Pirates' 6-run inning secures victory over Cardinals.

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a 5-run comeback against the St. Louis Cardinals, with two storybook homers from Ke'Bryan Hayes and Josh Palacios in the seventh inning. Hayes hit his first homer of the season, while Palacios hit his first career homer in his third MLB season with his third team. The Pirates are hoping to create more big moments like this as they strive for a winning season.

sports2 years ago

"Palacios' First Hit Sparks Pirates' Offensive Outburst in Win Against Diamondbacks"

Josh Palacios collected his first hit with the Pittsburgh Pirates in a key moment, sparking an offensive outburst that led to seven runs scored in the inning, with Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen exiting the game after just 3 ⅔ innings pitched, in what had become arguably his worst start of the season. Palacios finished the night 3 for 4 with three RBIs and a run scored, helping the Pirates win 13-3.

sports2 years ago

Pirates DFA De Jong, Promote Palacios in Roster Shuffle.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added outfielder Josh Palacios and right-hander Luis Ortiz to their roster, as part of a shake-up after a seven-game losing streak. Palacios, who was promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis, has a hot bat, hitting .434/.500/.774 with four home runs and 20 RBIs in 13 games. Ortiz will start against the Colorado Rockies. To make room for Palacios, the Pirates designated right-handed reliever Chase De Jong for assignment, while rookie reliever Cody Bolton was optioned to Indianapolis to make room for Ortiz.