Nick Gonzales' go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning propelled the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Bryan Reynolds and Mitch Keller played pivotal roles in the win, with Gonzales delivering clutch hits in consecutive games. Aroldis Chapman and David Bednar also made key contributions on the mound.

Andrew McCutchen and Oneil Cruz helped Pittsburgh seize an early lead, but Nolan Gorman's home run tied the game. Despite missed opportunities to score, the Pirates' strong pitching and defensive play secured the win against a tough NL wild card contender in a crucial matchup.