Albert Pujols hit his 703rd home run Monday night, breaking a tie with Babe Ruth for second place in career RBI, but the St. Louis Cardinals lost to Pittsburgh 3-2 when the Pirates drew four consecutive walks in the ninth inning to force home the winning run.
Giovanny Gallegos took the loss in relief.
Nolan Arenado was scratched from the lineup 15 minutes before the game because of a slight quadriceps strain. He might also sit out Tuesday night as a precaution. … OF Tyler O’Neill (strained left hamstring) went through a full baseball workout but the Cardinals are still uncertain if he will be ready to play by Friday. … RHP Jordan Hicks will either be activated from the injured list and pitch in Wednesday’s regular-season finale or throw a bullpen that day.
RHP Dakota Hudson (8-7, 4.07 ERA) will start Tuesday night, 4:40 with the pregame and the first pitch at 5:35 on KIRX.