Sun Jun 29 16:40:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
The Cleveland Guardians are hosting the St. Louis Cardinals for the final game of a three-game series on June 29th. The Guardians have lost the first two games of the series, continuing a losing streak after dropping two of three to the Toronto Blue Jays. In Saturday’s game, the Guardians blew a 6-1 lead, allowing the Cardinals to score the final eight runs. Pregame notes highlight the Cardinals’ baserunning miscues in the second inning and Matthew Liberatore’s ability to escape a bases-loaded jam in the first. Nolan Gorman hit a three-run home run in the first inning of the previous game. Logan Allen started for the Guardians, with Matthew Liberatore starting for the Cardinals.
**News Article:**
**Cardinals Aim for Sweep as Guardians Seek Redemption in Series Finale**
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Guardians look to salvage their series against the St. Louis Cardinals today, June 29th, at Progressive Field after dropping the first two games. The Guardians (40-41) are struggling to gain momentum on their current homestand.
On Saturday, the Guardians squandered a promising 6-1 lead, ultimately falling 9-6 to the Cardinals (46-38). While the Guardians offense briefly erupted in the fourth inning, the Cardinals rallied to score the game’s final eight runs, securing the victory.
Friday’s game saw the Cardinals shut out the Guardians 5-0.
Early in Saturday’s game, Cardinals’ baserunning errors and Liberatore’s composure kept the Guardians off the board. Nolan Gorman’s three-run homer in the first inning gave the Cardinals an early lead.
Left-hander Logan Allen is scheduled to start for the Guardians today, while the Cardinals will counter with left-hander Matthew Liberatore. First pitch is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. ET. The Guardians will look to turn things around and avoid a series sweep at the hands of the visiting Cardinals.
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