Contreras Drives in 4 Runs in the Cardinals' 5-1 Win over the Athletics
Willson Contreras drove in four runs with three hits, including a two-run triple, while pitcher Matthew Liberatore struck out seven in the Cardinals' 5-1 win.
- On September 3, 2025, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Oakland Athletics 5 to 1 in St. Louis, as Willson Contreras had three hits and four RBIs while Matthew Liberatore pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings with seven strikeouts.
- Contreras opened the scoring with a two-run single off Jeffrey Springs that Brent Rooker misjudged, and Nolan Gorman hit his 14th solo homer in the seventh inning.
- In the eighth inning, Willson Contreras added a two-run triple to left, boosting the Cardinals' lead, and JoJo Romero, Cardinals closer, recorded the final four outs for his seventh save.
- Liberatore earned his first win since June 29, marking Matthew Liberatore's first victory earlier this year.
- Looking ahead to Friday, both clubs planned starting pitchers: Mason Barnett, Athletics RHP, was set to start on the road against the Los Angeles Angels, while Michael McGreevy, Cardinals RHP, was scheduled at home versus San Francisco.
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Contreras drives in four runs in Cardinals' 5-1 triumph over Athletics
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 in interleague baseball Wednesday night.


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Cardinals 5, A's 1
Willson Contreras led the Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Athletics in interleague action in St. Louis. Contreras went 3-for-4 with four RBIs to lead St. Louis at the plate. Nolan Gorman also had a strong day, going 3-for-3 with a solo homer. Starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore earned his seventh win after striking out seven through five-and-a-third scoreless innings. JoJo Romero recorded his seventh save as the Cards improved to 70-and-71. …
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