Cardinals rally late to defeat Blue Jays, avoiding series sweep

The St. Louis Cardinals triumphed over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on August 2, 2026, in Toronto. Matthew Liberatore pitched a dominant six innings, allowing only one hit, while the Cardinals' offense scored all five runs in the ninth inning. After leading 1-0 for most of the game, they capitalized on defensive mistakes by the Blue Jays to secure the victory and prevent a series sweep. Relief pitcher Riley O’Brien closed out the game after a shaky start to the ninth inning, ensuring the Cardinals' win.

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