Cardinals LHP Matthew Liberatore leaves start against Royals with fatigue issues | Sports

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore left Thursday night’s game against Kansas City with fatigue issues, the team said.

The Cardinals did not elaborate on the specifics of the fatigue.

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