The Pirates take back first place in the NL Central by sweeping a doubleheader against the Cardinals. The Bucs win the opener, 2 – 1, in 11 innings, then take the nitecap, 6 – 0, as Brandon Cumpton tosses 7 scoreless innings in only his fourth big league start. The Cards have now lost 6 straight to fall out of first place.

On July 30, 2013 — The Pirates take back first place in the NL Central by sweeping a doubleheader against the Cardinals. The Bucs win the opener, 2 – 1, in 11 innings, then take the nitecap, 6 – 0, as Brandon Cumpton tosses 7 scoreless innings in only his fourth big league start. The Cards have now lost 6 straight to fall out of first place.

 

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