Pirates win streak snapped with loss to Cardinals; franchise record set

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The Pirates set a franchise record for strikeouts in a single season but saw their five-game win streak come to a close with a 5-1 loss to the Cardinals at PNC Park on Thursday night.

Scoring Plays

Bottom 2nd, 1-0 PIT: Brandon Lowe clubbed his 34th home run of the season, a 434-foot solo shot off Matthew Liberatore (6-14), to give the Pirates (80-78) the lead.

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