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.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes still hasn’t found what he’s looking for against the St. Louis Cardinals — a win

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game to be played on May 7, 2025 on ESPN.

On paper, a quality start from Paul Skenes should provide the Pittsburgh Pirates with enough of a boost to come out on top in any given game. However, Tuesday evening in St. Louis, the nosediving Pirates (12-25) demonstrated again that a solid start from Skenes isn’t always sufficient.

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Adam Frazier put the Pirates back ahead in the top of the fourth inning with an RBI single to center field. Then all hell broke loose.

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the second game of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday.

Alec Burleson hit a two-run double, Matthew Liberatore struck out eight in a season-high seven innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1