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Cubs take control late against Cardinals as Liberatore shines

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:54 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Cubs take control late against Cardinals as Liberatore shines

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals faced the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 14, 2026. Pitcher Matthew Liberatore delivered a strong start, striking out six over five and one-third innings, but faltered in the sixth, allowing a three-run homer to Seiya Suzuki. Despite a solid defensive effort from the Cardinals, the offense struggled, failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The Cubs maintain a 3-0 lead heading into the late innings as they aim for a win in the first game of the weekend series.

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By the Numbers

•Liberatore strikes out six in a strong five-plus inning start.
•Suzuki hits a pivotal three-run homer in the sixth inning.
•Cardinals' offense struggles to produce runs throughout the game.
•Peter Strzelecki pitches well in relief for St. Louis.
•Game 2 in the series will feature Michael McGreevy for the Cardinals.

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8:54 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals Waste Strong Liberatore Start as Cubs Win Friday

What they're saying

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Matthew Liberatore was his best self Friday afternoon as the St. Louis Cardinals entered the gauntlet of Wrigley Field to play the Cubs for the start of a crucial weekend series. The problem was that Cubs starter Clay Holmes was even better. The first 2/3 of the game was a scoreless and nearly hitless duel. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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