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Cardinals' offense stirs, completes doubleheader sweep of Pittsburgh with 7-2 Game 2 win

St. Louis Cardinals Dylan Carlson (3) hits a double in the fifth inning of Game 2 of a baseball doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Photo by Laurie Skrivan,

Cardinals' Hudson leaves start because of elbow tightness
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH — It took some assistance from the Pittsburgh Pirates to prime the lineup, but once the Cardinals got that boost they found enough offense to rally and complete a doubleheader sweep.