A Victorious Outing in St. Louis! 
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Fellow St. Louis Cardinals fans, what an exhilarating game that was against the Houston Astros! The final score of 9-4 in our favor perfectly encapsulated a blend of strategic plays and show-stopping moments. We all know what battling the Astros entails, but tonight, our Cards showed up strong and took the victory home!
Big Hits and Determination 
It all started off a bit tense as the Astros took an early lead in the 3rd inning, but our guys never backed down. Yohel Pozo sparked some life into the game with a solo homer in the 4th inning that tied the score, and his energy seemed infectious! The real fireworks, however, came in the 5th inning when Alec Burleson crushed a 352-foot three-run homer, catapulting the Cards into the lead! Later in the 7th, Jimmy Crooks delivered a two-run homer himself, further widening our lead, and Jonathan Gazdar added to the score with a solo homer in the 8th—truly a night for the books!
Pitching and Defense Stand Strong 
The bullpen performed exceptionally well with a great collective effort. Despite some challenging moments, our pitchers like Blewett, Shuster, and Moreno kept their heads cool, and didn't let the Astros capitalize on their chances. Matt Liberatore set the tone early, and our defensive plays helped maintain composure throughout the night, with Victor Scott II making amends for an error by delivering at-bats which had significant contributions.
All in all, it was a fantastic all-around team effort, showcasing why we have faith in our home team. Let’s hope this momentum continues throughout the season! Great job, Cards!
Let’s keep the spirit high and watch out for more thrilling baseball action. Go Cardinals! 
Scoreboard for Astros @ Cardinals (February 26th, 2026)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |