Willson Contreras Leads Cardinals to 5-1 Victory with Three Hits and Four RBIs
In a dominant performance on Wednesday night, Willson Contreras led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Athletics with three hits and four RBIs. The Cardinals’ offense was also bolstered by a solo home run from Nolan Gorman and a stellar pitching performance from Matthew Liberatore.
Liberatore, who improved his record to 7-11, pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings and struck out seven batters. His strong outing kept the Athletics’ offense at bay and set the tone for the rest of the game.
But it was Contreras who stole the show with his impressive hitting. The catcher’s three hits and four RBIs were crucial in securing the Cardinals’ win. His consistent performance at the plate has been a key factor in the team’s success this season.
Not to be outdone, Gorman added to the Cardinals’ lead with a solo home run in the seventh inning, bringing his season total to 14. The young third baseman continues to impress with his power and has become a valuable asset to the team.
The Cardinals’ victory over the Athletics is a testament to their strong offense and solid pitching. With players like Contreras, Gorman, and Liberatore leading the way, the team looks poised for a successful season. : Contreras leads Cardinals to 5-1 win over Athletics
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Willson Contreras Leads Cardinals to 5-1 Victory Over Athletics
By: The Associated Press
Posted: 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday, Sep. 3, 2025
Last Modified: 9:37 PM CDT Wednesday, Sep. 3, 2025
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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.
Liberatore (7-11) struck out seven batters, while JoJo Romero got the final four outs for his seventh save of the season.
Gorman added to the Cardinals’ lead with a solo home run in the seventh inning, his 14th of the season, and also had two singles in the game.
St. Louis Cardinals’ Willson Contreras celebrates after hitting a two-run triple during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Contreras got the Cardinals on the board in the third inning with a two-run single off Jeffrey Springs (10-10), which was misplayed by right fielder Brent Rooker. In the eighth, Contreras added a two-run triple to left field.
Nick Kurtz hit an opposite-field home run for the A’s in the eighth, his 28th of the year and 14th to the opposite field.
Key Moment: Contreras’ two-run single in the third inning.
Key Stat: Liberatore earned his first win since June 29.
Up Next: The A’s will send RHP Mason Barnett (0-1, 11.25 ERA) to the mound on Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels, while the Cardinals will have RHP Michael McGreevy (6-2, 4.17 ERA) starting at home against the San Francisco Giants.
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