After languishing as the lowest-scoring team in the majors this season, the Pittsburgh Pirates finally have picked up their offensive pace, scoring 32 runs during a five-game span. The Pirates will try to extend that roll Wednesday as their four-game series with the Cardinals continues in St. Louis. Pittsburgh lost 7-6 Monday, then rebounded to win 8-3 Tuesday for its fifth victory in six games. During this offensive surge, Pirates manager Don Kelly applauded the progress from his batters.