Matthew Liberatore excels as Cardinals gain DH split with Braves

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Matthew Liberatore blanked the visiting Atlanta Braves for six innings on two hits as the St. Louis Cardinals won the second half of a split doubleheader 4-1 Wednesday night.

The Braves won the first game 6-2.

Liberatore (2-2) has worked primarily in relief this year. He was supposed to be the opener in a scheduled bullpen start.

Instead, he lasted 85 pitches and set his seas