Stephen Piscotty ripped his fifth homer of the season, a first-pitch drive to right center in the third inning, as the Cardinals took their first lead at 3-2 over the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday at Busch Stadium.
Piscotty’s homer came after Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright, appearing to find his groove, had set down six hitters in succession, striking out three of them.
WAINWRIGHT EXTENDS EXTRA-BASE HIT STREAK
Pitcher Adam Wainwright, who by far has the highest slugging average on the Cardinals’ club at .917, doubled to left with two out in the second inning Saturday, giving him a triple, double, home run and double in his last four at-bats.