Cardinals starting pitcher Joe Kelly allowed one run in six innings, leading St. Louis to a 7-2 win Sunday against the Pirates. Kelly (7-3) allowed two walks and four hits, while striking out five.
The right-hander tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings before Marlon Byrd put Pittsburgh on the board with an RBI single in the sixth inning. Kelly has won four straight starts and earned a seventh straight decision. He hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of his last four starts.
Kelly's next start is slated for a rematch with the Pirates on Friday.