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Cardinals capitalize on clutch hits and pitching to top Cubs 5-1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:34 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Cardinals capitalize on clutch hits and pitching to top Cubs 5-1

Summary

The Cardinals defeated the Cubs 5-1 at Busch Stadium on June 1, marking their ninth win in eleven games against teams in the National League Central. Key contributions came from Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson, and Masyn Winn, who recorded run-producing hits. Starter Matthew Liberatore pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings before reliever Hunter Dobbins secured his first professional save. The victory allowed the Cardinals to win the series two games to one against their rivals.

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By the Numbers

•Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson, and Masyn Winn drove in runs for the Cardinals
•Matthew Liberatore allowed three hits in 5 1/3 innings
•Hunter Dobbins earned his first save after being promoted from Triple-A
•The Cardinals took two of three from the Cubs in the series
•JJ Wetherholt had two hits and scored twice

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3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Cards Come Up Big in Clutch, Get First Pro Save from Hunter Dobbins to Beat Cubs

What they're saying

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Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson and Masyn Winn had run-producing hits, and the Cardinals got strong pitching from Matthew Liberatore and recently promoted starter-turned-reliever Hunter Dobbins in a 5-1 defeat of the rival Cubs.
— Yahoo Sports

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