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Pirates Preview: Jake Woodford returns to face former team

Jake Woodford Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jake Woodford (46) delivers against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger) (Barry Reeger/AP)

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates were again defeated by the St. Louis Cardinals, falling 3-1 at Busch Stadium in the second game of the series on Tuesday night.

Bailey Falter tossed 5.2-strong innings and Nick Yorke recorded his first MLB hit as part of a three-hit performance in the loss.

The Pirates (71-80) will be making a roster move prior to Wednesday’s game as Jake Woodford will rejoin the club to face the Cardinals (76-75), the team he pitched for from 2020-23.

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