Fri May 09 23:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Cardinals Sweep Pirates, Extend Winning Streak to Five

**ST. LOUIS, MO -** Sonny Gray delivered a dominant performance, pitching seven innings of two-hit ball with eight strikeouts, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-0 victory over the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. This win marks the Cardinals’ fifth consecutive victory, bringing their record to .500 at 19-19. The sweep also puts the Cardinals at 4-2 against the Pirates for the season.

Gray’s stellar outing snapped a brief slump; his previous three starts saw him go 0-1 with a 5.51 ERA. The Cardinals’ offense was fueled by Masyn Winn’s two RBI doubles and Lars Nootbaar’s three hits. Victor Scott II showcased impressive speed, scoring from first base twice.

The Pirates, meanwhile, continue their downward spiral, losing their seventh straight game and tenth of their last eleven. They were shut out for the eighth time this season, managing only four hits against the Cardinals’ pitching. Mitch Keller, starting for Pittsburgh, allowed seven hits and six-plus innings. Notable struggles for the Pirates included multiple strikeouts for key players like Oneil Cruz, Ke’Bryan Hayes, and Bryan Reynolds.

The Cardinals’ victory was further highlighted by Jordan Walker’s two-run single in the eighth inning, solidifying their comfortable lead. While Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado was scratched from the lineup due to back spasms, the team’s pitching and timely hitting proved sufficient to secure the win.

The Pirates head home to face the Atlanta Braves, while the Cardinals embark on a nine-game road trip beginning in Washington D.C. on Friday.

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