Matthew Liberatore steps in for Kyle Gibson, but Marlins scratch out walk-off win vs. Cardinals

Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore may have redefined what a “spot start” means after being pressed into duty as the club's starting pitcher just minutes before first pitch. Liberatore and a worn-down Cardinals bullpen — they've played four consecutive one-run games, including a pair of extra-inning contests — came up just short as the Miami Marlins pulled out their second consecutive walk-off win and handed the Cardinals a 4-3 loss in the series finale Wednesday afternoon at loanDepot Park. In the ninth inning, Cardinals rookie reliever Ryan Fernandez gave up a two-out single to right field by the Marlins' Otto Lopez, and Tim Anderson scored from second base without a play at the plate as right fielder Alec Burleson mishandled the ball as he went to take it out of his glove to throw home on the play.