Cardinals sneak past Pirates to avoid sweep

5:38 PM, Jul 1, 2012   |    comments
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St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Allen Craig hit a two-run homer and Yadier Molina added a solo shot as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-4, to avoid a three-game series sweep.

Matt Holliday and Shane Robinson also drove in runs for the Cardinals, who snapped a three-game slide.

Jake Westbrook (7-6) allowed four runs on nine hits and a walk over six innings to earn the win.

Jason Motte pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings to record his 17th save of the year.

Erik Bedard (4-9) gave up five runs on eight hits and two walks over 4 2/3 innings to take the loss for Pittsburgh, which saw its four-game win streak come to an end.

Michael McKenry had a three-run home run in a losing effort.

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