PITTSBURGH — — Joshua Palacios hit a three-run home run and had a career-high five RBI to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis 11-1 on Monday night.
Palacios’ drive down the right-field line capped a four-run fourth inning to put the Pirates ahead 8-0 and chased starter Drew Rom, who was making his major-league debut.
Monday marked the first time Palacios faced his brother, Cardinals infielder/outfielder Richie Palacios, in the major leagues.
Connor Joe tripled three times and rookie Endy Rodriguez also had three hits for the Pirates. Andrew McCutchen, Palacios and Alika Williams added two hits each as Pittsburgh finished with 16.
OF Dylan Carlson (left oblique strain) is considering having surgery on his left ankle, which has been bothering him since May. … INF Nolan Gorman (lower back strain) hit off a tee Monday for the first time since going on the injured list on Aug. 14. .. RHP Ryan Helsley (right forearm strain) underwent tests Monday after feeling pain and tightness following his last rehab outing with Memphis.
Cardinals LHP Adam Wainwright (3-8, 8.42 ERA) will make a ninth attempt for his 199th career win Tuesday night, 5:10 with the pregame and the first pitch at 6:05 on KIRX.