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ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals had their full complement of late-game relievers to cement a victory with a score that should not have been that close in Game 1 of a doubleheader against Pittsburgh.

Galaxy brain baserunning.

ATLANTA — It wasn’t that long ago Adam Duvall was among the Braves’ least productive players. When 33-year-olds struggle, sometimes better days aren’t ahead. Duvall endured his fair share of criticism as he and his team underwhelmed.

ATLANTA — It genuinely felt like this time might be different for the Pirates.

The two former Pirates teammates ended their pitching mound game in a tie.

ATLANTA — The positive, glass-half-full storyline with the Pirates this season has been the infusion of youth, a bevy of rookies getting chances with the big club and actually doing something with them. Jack Suwinski, Roansy Contreras, Cal Mitchell and the recent addition of Travis Swaggerty. Even the conspicuous absence…

The side remain unbeaten in NFC North 1 with a 100 per cent record after five games

ATLANTA — Jack Suwinski has insisted that he either can’t or doesn’t care to hear the noise. The increasing amount of attention that’s being paid to his offense … yeah, he can’t afford to think about it. He’s too busy sticking to the process.

PITTSBURGH — Miguel Cabrera keeps delivering clutch knocks.