Brandon Cumpton (1-1) tossed seven scoreless innings in a spot start for his first victory as the Pirates beat the Cardinals to take the second game of a Tuesday's doubleheader.

Cumpton gave up three hits and one walk while striking out five in a 6-0 win. The right-hander owns a 2.78 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP in four starts this season for the Pirates.