Photos: Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals take game two of three vs. Pittsburgh, winning 2-1
The Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals capitalize on big Mo and win game two 2-1 against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game series at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore throws to Pirates batter Oneil Cruz in the first inning of a game Tuesday, May 7, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes prepares for the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals top of the order, Lars Nootbaar on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the first inning of a game at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals battery Matthew Liberatore and Yohel Pozo talk ball movement between innings on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan is late on the tag on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as Pittsburgh Pirates runner Oneil Cruz slides into second base safely in the sixth inning of a game at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals runner Willson Contreras celebrates after scoring on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, on a double by Alec Burleson in the sixth inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras celebrates at the plate with Nolan Arenado on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after they both scored on a double by Alec Burleson in the sixth inning of a game against the Pirates at Busch Stadium.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes recovers between Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals batters on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the fifth inning of a game at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes watches as Cardinals runners advance on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, on designated hitter Alec Burleson's double in the sixth inning of a game at Busch Stadium.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals runner Victor Scott II, right, is caught stealing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals runner Victor Scott II reacts to a batter interference call on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after successfully stealing second base in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals batter Nolan Arenado dodges a close pitch on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the eighth inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals Willson Contreras celebrates with teammates on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after scoring on a double by Alec Burleson in the sixth inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz throws on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the eighth inning in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals runner Victor Scott II arrives at second base before Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jared Triolo makes a tag on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the ninth inning in a game at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ. The stolen base was called back by a batter interference call at home plate.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Gordon Graceffo throws on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the ninth inning in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ. Graceffo secured his first major league save after the Cardinals won 2-1.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Gordon Graceffo spins to watch a fly ball on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the ninth inning in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ. Graceffo secured his first major league save after the Cardinals won 2-1.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Gordon Graceffo throws on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the ninth inning in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ. Graceffo secured his first major league save after the Cardinals won 2-1.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ scholar athletes take a march of recognition around Busch Stadium on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, before the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinasl play a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ scholar athletes take a march of recognition around Busch Stadium on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, before the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinasl play a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Cardinals pitcher Gordon Graceffo, left, is congratulated by teammate Alec Burleson on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after securing his first major league save, defeating the Pirates 2-1 at Busch Stadium.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ scholar athletes take a march of recognition around Busch Stadium on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, before the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinasl play a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Gordon Graceffo, left, is congratulated by teammate Lars Nootbaar on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after securing his first major league save defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 at Busch Stadium in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.
Christian Gooden
Photographer
The Cardinals broke through vs. Pirates ace Paul Skenes with Alec Burleson's two out double in the sixth inning. The hit lifted Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ to a 2-1 win over Pittsburgh.
Two RBIs from Alec Burleson, seven innings from starter Matthew Liberatore and a save in his first opportunity by Gordon Graceffo helped the Cardinals beat the Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday.
