The Cardinals beat the Pirates 11-7 on Tuesday night at PNC Park. Kyle Leahy (3-3) pitched 5.1 innings allowing 9 hits, 3 runs (2 home runs) with 7 strikeouts and 2 walks.

Nolan Gorman (4) and Victor Scott II (1) both hit home runs.

Ivan Herrera (1) and Jordan Walker (5) both had stolen bases.

Alec Burleson (20) and Walker (19) both had 3 RBI’s.

Gordon Graceffo picked up his 2nd hold.

The Cardinals are now 16-13.

Game 3 is Wednesday night at 5:40 pm. The scheduled starting pitchers are Andre Pallante (2-2), 4.26 ERA, 25.1 innings, 20 strikeouts, 14 walks, and a whip of 1.42 vs Bubba Chandler (1-2), 4.88 ERA, 24 innings, 21 strikeouts, 16 walks, and a whip of 1.50.