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Contreras homer sparks Cardinals over Pirates 6-3

On Monday night at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, the Cardinals secured a 6-3 victory over the Pirates.
The Cardinals overcame a 3-2 deficit due to a go-ahead two-run homer by Willson Contreras in the sixth inning off Pirates reliever Chase Shugart.
The game featured three Cardinals home runs, including Jose Barrero's first as a Cardinal and Alec Burleson's second in two games, while starter Miles Mikolas pitched five innings allowing three runs.
Contreras boosted his recent surge with his fifth homer in 24 games as Gordon Graceffo earned his second major league win by pitching a scoreless sixth inning.
The victory marked the Cardinals' third consecutive win, improving their 17-19 record, while the Pirates fell to five straight losses and 12-24 overall.

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St Louis Post-Dispatch

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Filling in at shortstop, here’s how Jose Barrero helped Cardinals to a win over Pirates

Jose Barrero stepped into a starting role at shortstop Monday against the Pirates. His presence helped the Cardinals to a 6-3 win at Busch Stadium.

11 days ago·St. Louis, United States

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WTAE

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Pirates losing streak hits 5 games as Cardinals win series opener

Willson Contreras hit a go-ahead home run and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Monday night for their third straight victory.

11 days ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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Los Angeles Times

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Jonrón de Contreras boosts victory of Cardinals before Pirates

Venezuelan Willson Contreras connected a home run that put his team ahead in a sixth inning of four races, and the Cardinals of St.Louis beat 6-3 on Monday to the Pirates of Pittsburgh for their third consecutive victory.

12 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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LancasterOnline

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Contreras' home run drives Cardinals to 6-3 win over Pirates

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — Willson Contreras hit a go-ahead home run in a four-run sixth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pirates 6-3 on Monday night.

12 days ago·Lancaster, United States

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Jackson Progress-Argus

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Willson Contreras powers Cards' comeback past Pirates

Willson Contreras had two hits including a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth to help the host St. Louis Cardinals come back to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Monday night.

12 days ago·Jackson, United States

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The Sentinel-Echo

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Cardinals continue to roll, hand Jackson County 15-3 loss

LONDON — After recording three big wins against Corbin (twice) and North Laurel last week, South Laurel continued its red-hot play on Monday with a 15-3 win over No. 3 Jackson County.

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