The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a series victory over the St. Louis Cardinals with a 6-3 triumph on Tuesday night. A pivotal five-run fifth inning proved to be the game-changer, highlighted by Andrew McCutchen launching his 299th career home run off veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright.

Richie Palacios evened the score at one in the second inning, while Ji Hwan Bae helped Pittsburgh reclaim the lead by grounding out with the bases loaded. Bryan Reynolds followed up by driving in two more runs, and McCutchen capped off the offensive surge with his milestone-approaching homer.

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Starting pitcher Johan Oviedo battled through early struggles but managed to secure the win, allowing just one earned run while striking out five over five innings. Closer David Bednar sealed the victory in the ninth, earning his 27th save of the season.

The Pirates now have an opportunity to sweep the series on Wednesday afternoon. Luis Ortiz (2-3, 4.86 ERA) is set to take the mound for Pittsburgh in what will be his first start since early July.