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'Loss is on me': Hit hard by Royals, Cardinals lefty Matthew Liberatore faces hard questions

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore takes full responsibility after a poor performance in a loss to the Kansas City Royals.

By · Published June 21, 2026 at 09:00 UTC · Updated June 21, 2026 at 20:05 UTC

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Source diversity sample: KSHB 41 Kansas City · Sports Illustrated · FanDuel Sportsbook · The New York Times · FantasyPros · NBC Sports · DraftKings Network · FanDuel.

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The story so far

Matthew Liberatore struggled significantly during a game against the Kansas City Royals, resulting in a loss for the St. Liberatore described the outing as his own fault, stating, "The loss is on me." In contrast, Noah Cameron earned a win by pitching through five innings in a rout.

Coverage from MLB.com, NBC Sports, and STLtoday.com emphasizes Liberatore's struggle, with NBC Sports describing him as "obliterated" and Viva El Birdos stating he "implodes." Other outlets, including The New York Times and FanDuel, focused on game logistics, odds, and viewing options prior to the matchup. Future attention will likely focus on the "hard questions" Liberatore now faces following his short outing and the ongoing series between the Cardinals and Royals.

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The obvious questions

What did Matthew Liberatore say about the game?

He stated, "The loss is on me."

Which pitcher earned a win in the game?

Noah Cameron earned the win after pitching through five innings.

Which teams were involved in this matchup?

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals.

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