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Game blog: Cardinals lose Martinez, game
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WATCH: Pirates Oneil Cruz Hits One-Handed Homer Into Allegheny
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Palacios homers in 9th as Pirates beat Cardinals 7-6 for 5th
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Oneil Cruz walk-off staves off Pirates' 100th loss for another day
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