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Kosport Magazine – Jun 19, 2024, 01:20 PM ET
MIAMI — Kyle Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals was all set to start Wednesday’s game against the Miami Marlins, but at the last moment, he was scratched due to back tightness. This unexpected change left the Cardinals scrambling to readjust their pitching rotation.
Gibson, who currently boasts a 5-2 record and an impressive 3.44 ERA, had been dealing with a family emergency during the week and had been away from the team on bereavement leave. However, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol had expressed confidence in Gibson’s ability to perform as he had been staying on top of his workouts during his absence.
Unfortunately, Gibson’s back tightness was a major setback for both him and the Cardinals. He was replaced by Matthew Liberatore, who struggled in his place. Liberatore gave up two homers to the Marlins’ first two hitters, Bryan De La Cruz and Jesus Sanchez.
It was a tough loss for the Cardinals who were counting on Gibson to lead them to a victory against the Marlins. However, sometimes unexpected circumstances can throw a wrench in the best-laid plans. Despite Gibson’s absence, the Cardinals fought hard and managed to keep the game close, but ultimately fell short with a final score of 3-2 in favor of the Marlins.
Kosport Magazine’s Take:
Losing a key player like Kyle Gibson is never easy, especially when he had been performing so well for the Cardinals. But in the unpredictable world of sports, injuries and unexpected circumstances are unavoidable. The Cardinals will have to regroup and find a way to bounce back from this tough loss. We wish Kyle Gibson a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the pitching mound. As for Matthew Liberatore, he may have struggled in his first start, but we have no doubt he will come back stronger and more determined in his next opportunity. The Cardinals have a strong team and we have no doubt they will overcome this hurdle and continue to thrive in the competitive world of professional sports.
