Matthew Liberatore Starts for Cardinals in Series Opener vs Cubs

Matthew Liberatore took the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals in Monday night's series opener against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals intended to utilize a piggyback strategy, pairing Liberatore with Hunter Dobbins to navigate the game. Despite the team's urgent need to reverse a recent downward spiral, the Cardinals' pitching staff faced a determined Cubs offense throughout the contest.