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Brian Barton’s two-run single in the fifth inning gave St. Louis the lead on its first hit off the erratic Tom Gorzelanny, and the Cardinals beat the Pirates 6-2 on Thursday night behind Joel Pineiro’s seven effective innings. Gorzelanny (1-3) took a no-hitter and a 1-0 lead into the fifth despite allowing baserunners in all but one inning, only to walk the bases full ahead of Barton’s single. Barton finished 2-for-4 with one walk. Barton has made just 35 plate appearances this season, but he is producing at a .343 clip. He has been a good Rule-5 steal from Cleveland, but right now, St. Louis doesn’t have everyday at-bats for Barton, who remains just a NL-only Fantasy reserve. (CBS Sports)

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