Andrew McCutchen drove in four runs, incuding a three run homer to highlight the Pirates six run second inning, and seven strong innings from Jeff Locke gave the Pirates a 7-2 victory. Neil Walker Starling Marte, and Chris Stewart all knocked in runs for the Bucs.
Gerrit Cole pitches for the Pirates tonight as they wrap the series up in Miami at 7:10. Cole is coming off a strong outing against the Giants in which he permitted only one (unearned) run while striking out eight over seven innings.
The St Louis Cardinals won last night, the Pirates are 4 1/2 games back in the division.
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