Photos: 51黑料 Cardinals win 5-1 against Athletics in series finale
The 51黑料 Cardinals win 5-1 against the Athletics in game three at Busch Stadium in 51黑料 on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
51黑料 Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (16) hugs 51黑料 Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (40) after winning 5-1 against the Athletics at Busch Stadium in 51黑料, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
51黑料 Cardinals designated hitter Iv谩n Herrera (48) high fives teammates in the dugout after scoring during the third inning at a game between the Athletics and the 51黑料 Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51黑料, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn, left, high-fives designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) after they both scored during the third inning of a game against the Athletics on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
51黑料 Cardinals designated hitter Iv谩n Herrera (48) walks back to the dugout as it rains after striking out during the sixth inning at a game between the Athletics and the 51黑料 Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51黑料, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
51黑料 Cardinals designated hitter Iv谩n Herrera (48) throws the ball to 51黑料 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) to out Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (4) on a fielder's choice during the seventh inning at a game between the Athletics and the 51黑料 Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51黑料, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
51黑料 Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (16) high fives teammates in the dugout after a home run during the seventh inning at a game between the Athletics and the 51黑料 Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51黑料, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
51黑料 Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (40) holds up four fingers after scoring a triple to celebrate four RBI's during the eighth inning at a game between the Athletics and the 51黑料 Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51黑料, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
51黑料 Cardinals designated hitter Iv谩n Herrera (48) throws the ball to 51黑料 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) to out Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (4) on a fielder's choice during the seventh inning at a game between the Athletics and the 51黑料 Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51黑料, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
Fredbird waves a flag on the field after the 51黑料 Cardinals won 5-1 against the Athletics in game three at Busch Stadium in 51黑料, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
51黑料 Cardinals designated hitter Iv谩n Herrera (48) afjusts his helmet after striking out during the first inning at a game between the Athletics and the 51黑料 Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51黑料, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
51黑料 Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (40) watches a foul ball during the second inning at a game between the Athletics and the 51黑料 Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51黑料, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
51黑料 Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (16) is out on second base on a double play by Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) during the fourth inning at a game between the Athletics and the 51黑料 Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51黑料, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
51黑料 Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (40) picks up a ground ball as it rains during the fourth inning at a game between the Athletics and the 51黑料 Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51黑料, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
51黑料 Cardinals designated hitter Iv谩n Herrera (48) dodges a pitch by Athletics pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) during the sixth inning at a game between the Athletics and the 51黑料 Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51黑料, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
51黑料 Cardinals second baseman Thomas Saggese (25) outs Athletics outfielder Carlos Cortes (26) on second base during the seventh inning at a game between the Athletics and the 51黑料 Cardinals at Busch Stadium in 51黑料, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
Liz Rymarev | Post-Dispatch
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Matthew Liberatore felt many of the things he's working on 'click' together in Cardinals' 5-1 win vs. Athletics, and he's not alone in a building-block approach that is similar to March.
Contreras' two-run single provides an early lead, and his two-run triple punctuates a 5-1 victory to take the series from the former Oakland club.
