Luis Ortiz was far from his dominant self, and neither pitching nor offense was effective for the Pirates as they fell to the Cardinals 13-3.
Ortiz got into trouble immediately, with Cards leadoff hitter Brandon Donovan doubling. He then walked Lars Noobaar and Paul Goldschmidt. The Pirates were able to get Donovan out on a Nolan Arenado forceout between Diego Castillo, who was playing first, and Jason Delay, but Albert Pujols singled, scoring Nootbaar and Goldschmidt, then Alec Burleson walked, loading the bases again. Former Pirate Corey Dickerson then hit a grand slam, making it a quick 6-0 Cardinals lead.