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Cardinals offense overcomes four errors, fits of walks for 6-5 victory vs. Bucs in Game 1

St. Louis Cardinals Dylan Carlson (3) hits a double in the fifth inning of Game 2 of a baseball doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Photo by Laurie Skrivan,

Cardinals' Hudson leaves start because of elbow tightness
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH — The two cornerstones of the Cardinals' season have been pitching and defense, pitching and defense, and pitching and defense.