Pirates struggle offensively in 4-1 loss to Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates fell 4-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals on August 28, 2026, at Busch Stadium. The loss marks a continuation of the Pirates' offensive difficulties in the second half of the season. A key moment came in the third inning when Jimmy Crooks hit a two-run home run, giving the Cardinals a lead they maintained throughout the game. The defeat adds pressure on the Pirates as they look to recover in their upcoming match.
- •Pirates lost 4-1 to Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
- •Jared Jones served up a two-run home run to Jimmy Crooks.
- •This loss continues the Pirates' second-half offensive slump.
- •The Cardinals improved to a 68-68 record with the victory.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates offense continues to slump in loss to Cardinals
"The Pirates’ second-half offensive struggles continued in a 4-1 loss to the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Friday night.
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