Game result and context
Pittsburgh Pirates defeat St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 in 2026 regular season matchup
Jared Jones led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, moving the Pirates to 80-77 on the season while the Cardinals fell to 76-81.
Final result
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals with a final score of 2-0. The game remained scoreless through the first five innings before the Pirates broke the deadlock in the bottom of the sixth. Pittsburgh added an insurance run in the seventh inning to secure the win.
The Cardinals were held to zero runs on the day, while the Pirates recorded two runs to improve their season record to 80-77. The Cardinals now hold a record of 76-81.
Key performances
Jared Jones earned the win for Pittsburgh, pitching 7.0 scoreless innings and striking out nine batters. Luke Weaver provided a scoreless inning of relief with three strikeouts, and Gregory Soto earned his 16th save of the season by closing out the final frame with two strikeouts.
For the Cardinals, Andre Pallante took the loss, allowing one earned run over 6.0 innings of work while striking out two. Ryan O'Hearn contributed to the Pirates' offense, recording one hit and driving in one of the team's two runs.
Season and playoff context
This game took place on September 22, 2026, as part of the regular season. The Pirates currently hold an 80-77 record, while the Cardinals sit at 76-81. This contest is the first game of a three-game series between the two teams.