ATLANTA聽鈥 There was nothing smooth or swift about how Matthew Liberatore reasserted his place in the rotation with a one-hitter Tuesday night, so why should be there anything simple about how the Cardinals finished it?
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien speaks with the media after a win over the Marlins at Busch Stadium on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Photos: Cardinals hold off late Braves rally to win opener in Atlanta
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals left fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) throws the ball against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo (2) scores a run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the third inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo (2) celebrates with second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) after scoring a run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the third inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals left fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) hits a single against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals designated hitter Nelson Velazquez (38) celebrates with teammates after a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals center fielder Nathan Church (27) celebrates with shortstop Masyn Winn (0) after a three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals center fielder Nathan Church (27) celebrates after a three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Martin Perez (33) throws against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals designated hitter Nelson Velazquez (38) celebrates after a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals designated hitter Nelson Velazquez (38) hits a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore delivers a pitch during the first inning of a game against the Braves on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo (2) throws a runner out at first against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals center fielder Nathan Church (27) hits a three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals designated hitter Nelson Velazquez (38) hits a single against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) hits a single against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Martin Perez (33) throws against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) and pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) celebrate after a victory over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) throws a runner out at first against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Fernandez (64) enters a game against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Mike Yastrzemski (18) hits a single against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) hits an RBI single against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Mauricio Dubon (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) reacts after a strikeout against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher James Karinchak (00) throws against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Jojo Romero (59) enters a game against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) throws a runner out at first against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals left fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) hits a single against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher James Karinchak (00) throws against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals left fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) and center fielder Nathan Church (27) and right fielder Jordan Walker (18) celebrate after a victory over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) hits a double against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera looks for a wild pitch during the eighth inning of a game against the Braves on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo (2) scores a run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo (2) gets out of the way of a pitch against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves designated hitter Drake Baldwin (30) hits a single against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Mauricio Dubon (14) hits a single against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jun 30, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) reacts after an RBI single against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
