Pirates attempt to keep playing spoiler vs. Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have a wild-card spot to chase, so they can't get caught up in the drama surrounding opponents. However, the also-ran Pittsburgh Pirates have their own agenda.

The teams have three more games in their series in Pittsburgh to see whose storylines prevail, but on Thursday itwas the Pirates'.

Not only did Pittsburgh erase a six-run deficit and ride an eight-run seventh inning to an 11-7 win, but the