PITTSBURGH聽鈥 The Pirates starter threw eight consecutive balls to start the fifth inning Tuesday, meaning before any Cardinal took a swing, there were already two on base, and Alec Burleson went to the plate feeling pretty good about what pitch he would see.
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Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson hits a two-run double during the eighth inning of a game against the Pirates on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Photos: Cardinals outslug Pirates to take second game in Pittsburgh
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (right) is out at second base as Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) turns a double play during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy (62) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft (35) delivers a pitch against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft (35) delivers a pitch against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a game against the Pirates on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy (62) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) steals second base in front of Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) during the first inning of a game Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman celebrates with shortstop Masyn Winn (0) after Gorman hit a solo home run against during the second inning of a game against the Pirates on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates owner Robert Nutting (left) greets manager Don Kelly before the game against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Thomas Saggese (25) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) enters the dugout to play the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins throws in the outfield before a game against the Pirates on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales (3) enters the dugout to play the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals equipment manager polishes batting helmets before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) enters the dugout to play the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Dustin May (3) tosses a football in the outfield before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) takes the filed to warm up against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Ryan O'Hearn (29) circles the bases on a two run home run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) hits an RBI single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) hits a double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) arrives at second base with a double against the tag of Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (left) during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz (15) celebrates his solo home run wearing a welders hood in the dugout against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) throws to first base to complete a double play against the Pittsburgh Pirates to end the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (16) greets designated hitter Iv谩n Herrera (48) after Herrera scored a run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) greets right fielder Jordan Walker (18) crossing home plate to score a run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Home plate umpire Erich Bacchus (12) looks on during the fourth inning between the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) hits a double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) steals second base as Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe (5) looks to apply a tag during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages (43) looks to the D最新杏吧原创 dugout against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) drives in a run with a sacrifice fly against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detail view of the sliding glove in the pocket of of 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) in the on-deck circle against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) steals second base ahead of a tag attempt by Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (16) looks on from the dugout against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) takes a late throw as Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Jake Mangum (28) steals second base during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Hunter Barco (45) throws against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (16) congratulates designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) after Herrera scored a run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) hits a double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Bryan Reynolds (10) is out at second base as 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (left) turns a double play during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Bryan Reynolds (10) is out at second base as 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (left) turns a double play during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis (32) congratulates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) on his solo home run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) watches game action from the dugout against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Billy Cook (25) fits a welders hood on shortstop Konnor Griffin (right) after Griffin hit a solo home run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) high-fives teammates after hitting a solo home run wearing a welders hood in the dugout against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz (15) high-fives in the dugout after scoring a run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) hits a double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson hits a two-run double during the eighth inning of a game against the Pirates on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) celebrates scoring a run with right fielder Jordan Walker (18) against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz (15) circles the bases on a solo home run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Ryan O'Hearn (29) celebrates his two run home run wearing a welders hood in the dugout against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
