T he baseball world is always looking toward the next record-breaking contract, and Pittsburgh Pirates pitching sensation Paul Skenes is emerging as the leading candidate to shatt

Two RBIs from Alec Burleson, seven innings from starter Matthew Liberatore, and a save in his first opportunity by Gordon Graceffo helped the Cardinals beat the Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday.

Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson was 1-3 against Skenes Tuesday night, including his first extra-base hit. The 26-year-old is a career six-for-15 (.400) with four RBI when facing Skenes, with the most hits off him than any other major leaguer.