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After snapping their six-game losing streak in the BetUS Sportsbook with a close 3-2 win over the Florida Marlins on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates, (8-12, 14-6 O/U) come into tonight’s matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals, (13-8, 11-10 O/U) looking to pin a loss on surprising Cardinals starter Todd Wellemeyer (2-0, 3.24 ERA) who is coming off the best start of his young career a seven-inning outing against the San Francisco Giants on Friday in which he allowed just one run on four hits while striking out six batters.

"I always felt like I had it in me, and it was just a matter of getting innings at the major league level," said Wellemeyer, who signed with Kansas City after getting released by the Kansas City Royals. "That's all I ever wanted. Be it out of the bullpen or starting, just to be able to go out there and play is huge for me."

The Pirates got an excellent performance of heir own from veteran starter Paul Maholm on Tuesday as he allowed just one run in six innings while striking out six batters.

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