Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Harrison Bader and John Gant hit back-to-back home runs, Gant pitched into the sixth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0. The Cardinals have won 17 of 21 and took their tenth consecutive series, their longest series winning streak since 2009, when they also won ten in a row. Pirates starter Joe Musgrove opened the game with 21 consecutive strikes, a first in the majors since pitch tracking began in 1988, according to Stats.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Rookie safety Armani Watts intercepted two passes and Makinton Dorleant returned another pick for a touchdown as the Chiefs beat the Packers 33-21. Both teams rested their starters in their preseason finale. DeShone Kizer started for Green Bay and threw for 57 yards with a touchdown and a pick as the new backup to Aaron Rodgers.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have agreed to trade offensive lineman Parker Ehinger to the Dallas Cowboys for cornerback Charvarius Ward, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade will not become official until Friday, the last day before roster cuts.

DENVER (AP) — Some old and some new in the AFC West. Jon Gruden is back in Oakland. Philip Rivers is ready to lead a Chargers comeback. The Chiefs turn their dynamic offense over to Patrick Mahomes II. Von Miller is re-energized by the addition of a new pass rush partner in Denver.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Scott Frost makes his head coaching debut at Nebraska when Akron visits Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday night. Frost carries the hopes of a fan base demanding a return to national relevance eventually but first respectability in the Big Ten. The Cornhuskers finished 4-8 last season and fired coach Mike Riley. Akron is coming off a 7-7 season and an appearance in the Mid-American Conference championship game.