Pirates Complete Series Shutout Sweep of Cardinals, Win 5-0 Behind Keller for 6-0 Homestand
- In the series-clinching game, the Pirates completed a three-game sweep at PNC Park with a 5-0 victory, extending their winning streak to six games and marking their first such sweep since 1976.
- The Cardinals' offensive struggles, including injuries to key players and a 49-inning scoring drought, led to three consecutive shutouts against the Pirates.
- Mitch Keller struck out seven over seven scoreless innings, setting a PNC Park record with 384 strikeouts, as the staff extended a 31-inning scoreless streak.
- Following this series, Pirates' six-game winning streak and over-.500 record under manager Don Kelly highlight their recent momentum shift.
- Up next, the Cardinals open Friday at Wrigley Field with Mikolas starting, while the Pirates begin a nine-game trip in Seattle.
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Pirates sweep Cardinals with three shutouts - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0 Wednesday afternoon, completing their second straight series sweep. Mitch Keller tossed seven shutout innings on five hits. He walked one and struck out seven. He won his third game of the season, and dropped his ERA to 3.64. Keller also broke Paul Maholm’s mark for most strikeouts by a Pirates pitcher at PNC Park. Tommy Pham had two hits and drove in two runs. Isaiah Kiner-Falefa also …
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