(Busch Stadium) After a lead-off triple last night, Dexter Fowler followed up with a pair of home runs and a single this afternoon to help the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

“I didn’t, but after the second one I came in and everyone was still standing–it was awesome,” grinned Fowler, of the unexpected curtain call after his second blast.

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After hitting just .132 with 16 strikeouts in his first 13 games, the outfielder credits a slight adjustment with his hands to help get back on track.

Apr 19, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dexter Fowler (center) celebrates with teammates Randal Grichuk (left) and Stephen Piscotty (right) after the Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports

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