The St. Louis Cardinals showcased a masterful performance against the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning 2-1 thanks to Matthew Liberatore's stellar pitching. Liberatore's seven-inning outing included three hits, one earned run, and eight strikeouts, which prompted the Cardinals' social media team to cleverly mock Paul Skenes, the Pirates' pitcher, by playing on his girlfriend's name, Livvy Dunne. Despite Skenes’ strong season, this defeat marks his fourth consecutive loss against the Cardinals. The Pirates have struggled to support Skenes, providing a mere three runs during his starts against St. Louis.

In a turning point of the game, Skenes faltered in the sixth inning. With Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras getting on base, Alec Burleson capitalized by hitting a two-run double, cementing the Cardinals' lead. The Cardinals' manager, Oli Marmol, praised Liberatore, emphasizing his confidence on the mound. Skenes has notable stats but needs more offensive support to convert strong performances into wins.