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Contreras homer sparks Cardinals over Pirates 6-3

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
The Cardinals overcame a 3-2 Pittsburgh lead thanks to a go-ahead two-run homer by Willson Contreras that shifted momentum.
Miles Mikolas started and pitched five innings, allowing three runs on four hits, while relief pitchers Gordon Graceffo and Ryan Helsley secured the win and save.
Contreras hit his fifth homer in 24 games as part of a three-home-run effort by the Cardinals, including Jose Barrero's and Alec Burleson's long shots.
The Cardinals won their third consecutive game, improving their record to 17-19, while the Pirates fell to 12-24 amid a five-game losing streak.

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Jonrón de Contreras boosts victory of Cardinals before Pirates

Venezuelan Willson Contreras connected a home run that put his team ahead in a sixth inning of four races, and the Cardinals of St.Louis beat 6-3 on Monday to the Pirates of Pittsburgh for their third consecutive victory.

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Contreras' home run drives Cardinals to 6-3 win over Pirates

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — Willson Contreras hit a go-ahead home run in a four-run sixth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pirates 6-3 on Monday night.

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Willson Contreras powers Cards' comeback past Pirates

Willson Contreras had two hits including a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth to help the host St. Louis Cardinals come back to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Monday night.

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St. Louis 6, Pittsburgh 3

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The Royals shut out the White Sox while the Cardinals beat the Pirates in MLB on Monday.

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Jonrón de Contreras boosts victory 6-3 of Cardinals against Pirates Agencies The Voice of the Interior

SAN LUIS, Missouri, USA (AP) — Venezuelan Willson Contreras connected a home run that put his team ahead in a sixth inning of four races, and Loa Cardinals of St.Louis beat 6-3 on Monday to the Pittsburgh Pirates for their third consecutive victory.Contreras' fifth home run was against the Pirates' relevista, Chase Shugart, who gave Nolan Arenado a ticket after entering with empty bases, an out and a 3-2 advantage.Cuban José Barrero, who had con…

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