The Cardinals scored nine runs in the second inning and tied a major league record, with eight extra base hits in an inning, in a St Louis win 14-8.
Jordan Lyles gave up eight runs and three home runs in taking the loss. Pittsburgh has lost four straight, and ten of their last twelve games. The series wraps up this afternoon at 12:35 p.m. with Joe Musgrove starting for Pittsburgh.
The pregame show begins at 12:10 P.M. on WCCS AM 1160 and 101.1 FM.
More bad news for the Bucs: Jameson Taillon is still experiencing right forearm soreness while playing catch at 90 feet. He has not pitched since May 1st.
Meanwhile, Gregory Polanco has been shut down from throwing and hitting for a week to 10 days, with left shoulder soreness. He has not played since
June 16th.
