Pirates FAIL to hold on Another Lead

The Cardinals won the series 4–3 after Chase de Jong allowed two home

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runs in the 9th inning, which included a two-run shot

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by Albert Pujol (who is now officially ahead of A-Rod).

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It ruined Mitch Keller's brilliant performance.

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Keller closed the Cardinals in 7 innings, while allowing only 2 hits, 3 walks, and a six.

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Jack Suwinsky's home run helped the Pirates take a 2–0 lead in the eighth inning.

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Keller was replaced in the seventh inning by Duane Underwood Jr.,

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who scored the eighth. Chase de Jong soon dropped Tommy Edman

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and Corey Dickerson in the 9th in two doubles matches,

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eliminating any chance for Mitch to buy him a drink after the game.

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