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Burleson's double lifts Cardinals past Pirates 2-1; Skenes' troubles against St. Louis continue

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St. Louis Cardinals' Alec Burleson rounds first on his way to a two-run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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JOE HARRIS

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — 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 on Tuesday night.

Liberatore (3-3) allowed just one run on three hits and three walks as the Cardinals won a season-high fourth game in a row.