Cards' Sonny Gray looks to continue torrid stretch vs. Pirates

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In a season full of disappointment for the St. Louis Cardinals, Sonny Gray is beginning to meet the expectations that came shortly after he signed a three-year, $75 million contract.

Gray (13-9, 3.75 ERA) has allowed just three runs on nine hits over 19 innings in his past three starts. The right-hander struck out 20 batters and walked only three during that span.

Gray will try to