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**Pirates scratch out ugly win in St. Louis — but the playoff math is getting grim.** - **Pirates** beat Cardinals 6-2, with Flores Jr. and Lowe going deep to power the offense - **Pirates** committed three consecutive errors but escaped without giving the lead away - **Pirates** have fallen out of playoff contention per latest standings breakdown - **Pirates** may have found their closer of the future as one pitcher continues to emerge in the role - **Cardinals** host Pittsburgh again Sunday at 2:15 PM ET with lines already posted **Watch:** Can Pittsburgh's pitching staff hold it together Sunday, or does this road trip end on a sour note? The lineup's set. Drop in.