Matt Holliday and David Freese had big nights at the plate and Adam Wainwright got himself into the wins column for the first time since September of 2010, as the Cardinals defeated the Bucs 10-to-3.
Wainwright went seven innings deep on Tuesday, giving up four earned runs on five hits. He struck out five batters, but walking two hitters and only walking one--but giving up two deep balls to the Pirates' hitters.
Holliday finished the night with three hits in five at-bats, including a solo home run in the sixth inning; while David Freese went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in the fifth that scored both Holliday and Carlos Beltran.
Leadoff man Rafael Furcal hit a two-run home run himself in the seventh inning, helping a Saint Louis offensive attack that finished the night with ten runs and thirteen hits.
Charlie Morton got the lost for the Pirates, as he went four and one-third innings, giving up six runs on eight hits. He downgraded his record overall to 1-2 on the season--as he walked just two batters, but struck out five.
Allen Craig had an RBI and two hits in his debut following his rehabbing from knee surgery that was performed last fall following his three home-run World Series performance last season.
Jason Motte made quick work of Pittsburgh in the ninth inning for his fourth save of the season, as he threw just eleven pitches in the inning, giving up just one hit, and striking out two.
The Cardinals will be sending Lance Lynn to the mound on Wednesday, as he looks to stay perfect (4-0) on the season, and will go head-to-head with the Pirates starter' A.J. Burnett at 7:15 pm Central Time. The game will be televised on FOX Sports Midwest, with pregame starting up at 6:30.
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