Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton (3-3) ran into trouble against the Cardinals as the Pirates dropped the finale of their five-game series, 13-0, on Thursday night at PNC Park. The right-hander yielded five runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out five over six innings for the loss.

Morton has allowed three earned runs or more in four of his last five starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at home against the Pirates. He allowed four runs -- three earned -- over five innings during his previous meeting against Miami on July 27.