Matthew Liberatore struggles as Cardinals trail Orioles in St. Louis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:41 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals faced a disappointing performance against the Baltimore Orioles on August 25, 2026, as starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore struggled significantly on the mound. The Orioles took a commanding lead with a three-run homer from Pete Alonzo and continued to extend their advantage, culminating in a 12-1 lead during the fifth inning. Despite a home run from Nathan Church for the Cardinals, the team could not recover. The game marks a troubling start to the Cardinals' homestand after a lackluster road trip.
- •Matthew Liberatore allows multiple runs in 5 innings.
- •Pete Alonzo hits a three-run homer for Baltimore.
- •Nathan Church adds a solo home run for St. Louis.
- •Game remains competitive into late innings despite large deficit.
- •Orioles extend lead with consistent scoring in key innings.
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Matthew Liberatore Hit Hard as Orioles Humiliate Cardinals Tuesday Night
"Tuesday night was an opportunity for the St. Louis Cardinals to rebound from a profoundly disappointing end to the road trip returning home from Philadelphia, but would they? Much of that would depend on which version of Matthew Liberatore took the mound for the Cardinals. The answer is not the one most Cardinals fans were […]
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