US EditionLiberatore strikes out 8 over seven innings, Cards defeat Pirates 2-1
- Matthew Liberatore delivered a strong pitching performance, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game held in St. Louis on the evening of May 6, 2025.
- The Cardinals secured the victory when Alec Burleson delivered a clutch two-out, two-run double against Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, who remains winless in five starts facing St. Louis.
- Liberatore struck out eight over seven innings, allowing one run, while Skenes gave up two runs, walked four batters, and lasted six innings amid limited offensive support.
- Skenes said the outcome was due to 'just not executing,' and Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol noted sticking to a plan gave his team their fourth consecutive win.
- The Pirates lost their sixth straight game and ninth out of ten, highlighting ongoing offensive struggles despite consistent pitching from Skenes against the Cardinals.
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MLB is no stranger to playful jabs, whether they come from fans in the stands or the teams themselves on social media. And after the Tuesday showdown between the Cardinals and the Pirates, the Cardinals delivered a cheeky postgame moment that had everyone talking. Well, this time, the target wasn’t just a player. It was a lighthearted nod to Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes’ high-profile girlfriend, Olivia Dunne. The LSU Tigers’ gymnast, Olivia…
During Cardinals’ win over Pirates and their ace Paul Skenes, 3 ‘young dudes’ played roles
Two RBIs from Alec Burleson, seven innings from starter Matthew Liberatore, and a save in his first opportunity by Gordon Graceffo helped the Cardinals beat the Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday.
St. Louis dominiates Pirates; look to sweep Wednesday
Former Cardinal’s pitcher Jason Isringhausen pictured with KTLO’s Matt Sharp and his father, Don Sharp, at this years Cardinals affiliate event. The St. Louis Cardinals were able to clinch their second series in a row on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cardinals Radio Network station KTLO-AM had representation with Matt Sharp attending as he took part in the franchise’s annual affiliate event, and he has this report. Prior to…
Skenes struggles, Cardinals top Pirates, 2-1
ST. LOUIS — Alec Burleson hit a two-run double, Matthew Liberatore struck out eight in a season-high seven innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday night. Liberatore (3-3) allowed just one run on three hits and three walks as the Cardinals won a season-high fourth game in a row. Gordon Graceffo earned his first career save with a perfect ninth. Paul Skenes (3-4) allowed two runs on three hits in six innings,…
Burleson’s double lifts Cardinals past Pirates
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alec Burleson hit a two-run double, Matthew Liberatore struck out eight in a season-high seven innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday night. Liberatore (3-3) allowed just one run on three hits and three walks as the Cardinals won a season-high fourth game in a row. Gordon Graceffo earned his first career save with a perfect ninth. Paul Skenes (3-4) allowed two runs on three hits in six inn…
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