Contreras drives in 4 runs in the Cardinals' 5-1 win over the Athletics
[September 04, 2025]
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Willson Contreras had three hits and four RBIs, Nolan
Gorman homered and Matthew Liberatore pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings in
the St. Louis Cardinals' 5-1 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday
night.
Liberatore (7-11) struck out seven. JoJo Romero got the final four outs
for his seventh save. |
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore throws during
the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Wednesday,
Sept. 3, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) |
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Gorman hit a solo home run in the seventh
inning, his 14th of the season. He also had two singles.
Contreras opened the scoring in the third with a two-run single
off Jeffrey Springs (10-10) that right fielder Brent Rooker
misjudged or couldn't see. In the eighth, Contreras added a
two-run triple to left.
Nick Kurtz hit an opposite-field home run for the A's in the
eighth, his 28th of the year. It was his 14th home run of the
year to the opposite field.
Key moment
Contreras’ two-run since in the third.
Key stat
Liberatore won for the first time since June 29.
Up next
A's RHP Mason Barnett (0-1, 11.25 ERA) was set to start Friday
night on the road against the Los Angeles Angels. Cardinals RHP
Michael McGreevy (6-2, 4.17) was scheduled to start Friday night
at home against San Francisco.
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