Photos: Cardinals take series from Brewers with 3-0 win
The Cardinals won the thee-game series with a 3-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers with a solid showing from starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore and a two-run shot by Paul DeJong in the sixth inning.
Photos by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore throws on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in the second inning against the Brewers at Busch Stadium.
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Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore is congratulated by teammate Alec Burleson on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, after the Cardinals posted a win against the Brewers at Busch Stadium.
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St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Giovanni Gallegos throws on Wednesday May 17, 2023, in the eighth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Cardinal infielder Paul DeJong celebrates with teammate Brendan Donovan at the plate after hitting a two-run home run on Wednesday May 17, 2023, in the sixth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Cardinal infielder Paul DeJong rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run on Wednesday May 17, 2023, as Brewer pitcher Corbin Burnes recovers in the sixth inning of a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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Cardinals infielder Paul DeJong celebrates after hitting a two-run home run on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in the sixth inning of a game against the Brewers at Busch Stadium.
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Cardinals outfielder Oscar Mercado gets instruction from coach Willie McGee on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, before making his Cardinals debut in the seventh inning of a game against the Brewers at Busch Stadium.
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St. Louis Cardinal infielder Lars Nootbaar collects a hit on Wednesday May 17, 2023, in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Cardinal outfielder Lars Nootbaar scurries to first base on Wednesday May 17, 2023, as Brewer catcher Victor Caratini chases his ground ball in a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Andre Pallante reacts on Wednesday May 17, 2023, after striking out Milwaukee catcher Victor Caratini in the sixth inning of a game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore is congratulated by teammates on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, after he was removed in the sixth inning of a game against the Brewers at Busch Stadium.
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St. Louis Cardinal pitchers Matthew Liberatore, left, and Adam Wainwright talk on Wednesday May 17, 2023, after Liberatore was removed in the sixth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Cardinal infielder Nolan Arenado reacts after popping up on Wednesday May 17, 2023, to end the fifth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Cardinal starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore gives up the ball on Wednesday May 17, 2023, to manager Oliver Marmol as he is retired in the sixth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Matthew Liberatore collects himself after walking a batter on Wednesday May 17, 2023, in the fifth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Matthew Liberatore throws to Milwaukee infielder Brian Anderson on Wednesday May 17, 2023, in the second inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Matthew Liberatore throws on Wednesday May 17, 2023, in the first inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Cardinal outfielder Oscar Mercado stands for the National Anthem on Wednesday May 17, 2023, before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Matthew Liberatore throws on Wednesday May 17, 2023, in the second inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Ryan Helsley throws on Wednesday May 17, 2023, in the nihth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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St. Louis Cardinal outfielder Oscar Mercado celebrates a win on Wednesday May 17, 2023, with teammates after making his Cardinals debut in left field in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Lars Nootbaar entered Wednesday with a 19.4% walk rate, second in the entire National League to just Juan Soto.
After getting drafted in 2013 and traded in 2018, Oscar Mercado joined the Cardinals' active roster for the first time in his career.
The Cardinals clinched the series win with a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. Paul DeJong hit a crucial two-run homer.
Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore tossed five scoreless innings in his first in the majors this season in a 3-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.