Coverage dated September 24, 2026

Cardinals fall 2-1 to Pirates; Back-to-back losing seasons for first time in 31 years

Headline from FOX 2 St. Louis

St. Louis fell to 77-82, locking in consecutive losing seasons for the first time since the shortened 1994 and 1995 seasons.

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Philadelphia Inquirer
Pirates and Cardinals play with series tied 1-1 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Sep 24, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series
Philadelphia Inquirer
Pirates beat the Cardinals 2-1 to secure their first non-losing season since 2018 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Sep 24, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The Pittsburgh Pirates have secured their first non-losing season in eight years with a 2-1 win over St. Louis
WKBN Youngstown
Pirates win, secure first non-losing season since 2018 (opens WKBN Youngstown)
Published Sep 24, 2026
WKBN Youngstown's feed description
The Pirates topped the Cardinals 2-1 on Thursday afternoon.
FOX 2 St. Louis
Cardinals fall 2-1 to Pirates; Back-to-back losing seasons for first time in 31 years (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)
Published Sep 24, 2026
FOX 2 St. Louis's feed description
St. Louis fell to 77-82, locking in consecutive losing seasons for the first time since the shortened 1994 and 1995 seasons.