Cubs Defeat Cardinals in Friday Matchup
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The Chicago Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday afternoon in the opening game of a weekend series at Wrigley Field.
St. Louis pitcher Matthew Liberatore delivered a strong performance, but he was outmatched by Cubs starter Clay Holmes. The two pitchers engaged in a scoreless and nearly hitless duel through the first two-thirds of the game.
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