Willson Contreras Leads Cardinals to 5-1 Victory Over Athletics
By The Associated Press
ST. LOUIS – In a dominant performance, Willson Contreras had three hits and four RBIs, Nolan Gorman homered, and Matthew Liberatore pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday night.
The Cardinals’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with Contreras leading the way with his impressive performance at the plate. Liberatore was also on top of his game, striking out seven batters and allowing no runs in his 5 1/3 innings on the mound.
JoJo Romero came in to close out the game, earning his seventh save of the season. The A’s managed to score one run in the eighth inning, thanks to Nick Kurtz’s 28th home run of the year, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Cardinals’ dominant performance.
The Cardinals’ next game will be at home on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants, with RHP Michael McGreevy scheduled to start on the mound. The team will be looking to continue their winning streak and maintain their strong position in the league standings.
Photo Credit: AP Photo Jeff Roberson
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Willson Contreras Leads Cardinals to 5-1 Victory Over Athletics
By The Associated Press
Sep. 04, 2025 | 05:54 AM | ST. LOUIS – In a dominant performance, Willson Contreras led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday night. The catcher had three hits and four RBIs, while Nolan Gorman added a home run and Matthew Liberatore pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings.
Liberatore (7-11) was in control on the mound, striking out seven batters and allowing only three hits. JoJo Romero came in for the final four outs and earned his seventh save of the season.
The A’s lone run came from Nick Kurtz, who hit an opposite-field home run in the eighth inning. It was Kurtz’s 28th home run of the year and his 14th to the opposite field.
The Cardinals’ next game will be at home on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants. Right-handed pitcher Michael McGreevy (6-2, 4.17) is scheduled to start for St. Louis.
Photo Credit: AP Photo Jeff Roberson
