Photos: Cardinals snap skid with win over Pirates
The Cardinals’ Alec Burleson singles off Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes, driving in a run during the sixth inning of a game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Pittsburgh.
The Cardinals’ Alec Burleson, rear, celebrates on first base after driving in a run with a single off Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes during the sixth inning of a game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds rounds third after hitting a solo home run off ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds (10) is greeted by manager Derek Shelton at as he returns to the dugout after hitting a solo home run off ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton, center, stands on the dugout steps during a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes walks to the dugout during a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy RodrÃguez walks to the dugout during a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes walks to the dugout during a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes walks to the dugout during a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes walks to the dugout during a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
To jump out to an early lead vs. Pirates ace Paul Skenes, the Cardinals did "a lot of the little things well" in a 5-3 win Tuesday at PNC Park.
Facing the reigning National League rookie of the year who had a 1.96 ERA in 133 innings last year, the Cardinals tallied five runs off Paul Skenes for a 5-3 win.