Andre Pallante outdueled rookie Paul Skenes, striking out a career-high nine over seven innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0.

Pallante set a new career high with nine strikeouts in his seven innings, and the Cardinals cobbled together all the offense they'd need at Busch Stadium.

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes delivered another excellent start in a 4-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Monday night. Skenes (10-3) retired the first 10 batters he faced before Alec Burleson reached on a base hit that kicked off shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa.