The St. Louis Cardinals edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 in a tightly contested game on April 28, 2026. Andre Pallante delivered a strong performance, pitching six innings with only one run allowed. JJ Wetherholt and Alec Burleson contributed offensively with key doubles and a home run, respectively, while the bullpen faced challenges but ultimately held on for the win. The Cardinals aim for a four-game sweep against the Pirates with Hunter Dobbins set to start on Thursday.
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