Pirates’ Winning Streak Snapped, Franchise Strikeout Record Set
The Pittsburgh Pirates' five-game winning streak ended with a 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park on Thursday night. The team also set a franchise record for strikeouts in a single season.
Pittsburgh, PA, September 23, 2026 — The Pittsburgh Pirates saw their five-game winning streak conclude Thursday night with a 5-1 defeat against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. The loss marked the end of a successful run for the team, which had won its previous five contests.
In the game played on Thursday night, the Cardinals secured the victory, with the Pirates scoring a single run to fall 5-1. The location of the game was PNC Park, the Pirates’ home stadium.
Adding to the night’s developments, the Pirates also established a new franchise record for strikeouts in a single season. The specific number of strikeouts reached and the previous record were not provided in the summary.
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