On September 3, 2025, the St. Louis Cardinals secured a 5–1 victory over the Athletics at Busch Stadium. Matthew Liberatore was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 6-11. This win brings the Cardinals’ season record to 69-71, placing them 4th in the NL Central. Key performances helped the Cardinals achieve this win. William Contreras contributed with 4 RBIs, including a triple, while Nolan Gorman hit a home run and added another RBI. On the Athletics’ side, Nick Kurtz hit a home run, accounting for their only run. The Athletics’ record falls to 64-76, keeping them in 5th place in the AL West. The Cardinals scored first in the third inning with two runs. They held onto this lead until the seventh inning when they added another run, making it 3-0. In the eighth inning, they scored two more runs, extending their lead to 5-0. The Athletics managed to score their only run in the eighth inning, thanks to a home run by Kurtz. Despite having nine hits in the game, they could not close the gap. The Cardinals maintained their lead and secured the 5-1 win.

Matthew Liberatore was the winning pitcher for the Cardinals. He pitched 5.33 innings, allowing no runs and striking out seven. His strong performance helped secure the win for his team.

Jeffrey Springs was the losing pitcher for the Athletics. He pitched six innings, giving up two runs and striking out four. Despite his efforts, the Athletics couldn’t capitalize.

On the batting side, Willson Contreras shined for the Cardinals. He had three hits and four RBIs, making a big impact on the scoreboard. Nolan Gorman also contributed with a home run and an RBI.

What’s Next

The Cardinals’ win over the Athletics brings them to a 69-71 record. They are currently 4th in the Central Division. This victory helps them stay competitive in their division race. The Athletics now hold a 64-76 record, placing them 5th in the West Division. They struggle to gain momentum in the standings. The game did not significantly alter the head-to-head record between these teams.

The Athletics will face the Los Angeles Angels next. This starts a new series for them. Their first game is on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

The Cardinals will take on the San Francisco Giants next. This will begin a new series as well. Their first game is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at Busch Stadium.

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