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Matthew Liberatore on the mound, Willson Contreras at catcher in Cardinals vs. Brewers Game 3
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St. Louis Cardinals' Willson Contreras tosses his bat after popping out in foul territory during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, June 11, 2023, in St.
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New Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras making effort to mesh with Adam Wainwright
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BenFred: Cardinals are cranking volume up on star prospect Jordan Walker's showcase spring
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Houston Astros' Garrett Stubbs hits a double in his first major league at-bat during a game against the Chicago Cubs in the 2nd inning at Minute Maid Park in Houston on May
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Jordan Walker starts again, but will occupy a different spot in Cardinals' batting order
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UPDATE: Cardinals rewrite lineup, start Juan Yepez in rematch with Marlins Johnny Cueto
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