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Cardinals Beat Pirates 4–1, Mathews Earns First Win

8/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4–1 on Friday night.
The victory moved the Cardinals to a 68-68 overall record.
Quinn Mathews earned his first major-league win, allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings.
Jimmy Crooks hit his fifth season two-run homer, giving St. Louis a 2–0 lead.
Ryan Fernandez retired the side in the top of the seventh and part of the eighth.

History

Historical Context

In 1906 the St. Louis Cardinals posted a 52-98 record, finishing seventh in the National League and sparking a sweeping reorganization. The franchise’s early era of frequent managerial turnover, evident since its 1882 founding, contrasts with the 2024 Cardinals’ mid-season roster moves that have lifted the team to a .500 standing.

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Story summary

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4–1 on Friday night.
The victory moved the Cardinals to a 68-68 overall record.
Quinn Mathews earned his first major-league win, allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings.
Jimmy Crooks hit his fifth season two-run homer, giving St. Louis a 2–0 lead.
Ryan Fernandez retired the side in the top of the seventh and part of the eighth.

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