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Pirates lose to Cardinals, ending five-game win streak

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Pirates lose to Cardinals, ending five-game win streak

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates ended their five-game win streak with a 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park on Thursday night. The Pirates initially took the lead with Brandon Lowe's 34th home run. However, the Cardinals tied the game in the third and secured the win with a four-run inning. Lake Bachar set a franchise record for strikeouts during the game with the team's 1,444th strikeout of the season. The Pirates' next game will feature RHP Paul Skenes starting in their final home contest.

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By the Numbers

•Pirates set a franchise record for strikeouts this season.
•Brandon Lowe hit a solo home run for Pittsburgh.
•The Cardinals scored four runs in the fourth inning.
•Lake Bachar recorded the Pirates' 1,444th strikeout.
•Paul Skenes is scheduled to start in the Pirates' next game.

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1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates win streak snapped with loss to Cardinals; franchise record set

What they're saying

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The Pirates set a franchise record for strikeouts in a single season but saw their five-game win streak come to a close with a 5-1 loss to the Cardinals at PNC Park on Thursday night.
— Yahoo Sports

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