Childhood Friends Matthew Liberatore, Nolan Gorman Team Up in Cardinals Defeat of Dodgers
Nolan Gorman hit a two-run homer and Matthew Liberatore pitched 5 2/3 strong innings as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2. The childhood friends from suburban Phoenix combined for a standout performance at Busch Stadium. The win marked the Cardinals' fifth consecutive victory and improved their offensive momentum behind Jordan Walker's four-hit game.
- ▪Nolan Gorman hit a two-run homer and played solid defense at third base.
- ▪Matthew Liberatore allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings, earning his first win of 2026.
- ▪Jordan Walker recorded four hits, the first Cardinals player to do so against the Dodgers since Jose Martinez in 2019.
- ▪Gorman has hit home runs in 10 of Liberatore’s MLB starts over their careers.
- ▪The Cardinals defeated the back-to-back champion Dodgers 7-2 at Busch Stadium.
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