What a Comeback Victory! 
The St. Louis Cardinals faced off against the Cleveland Guardians and emerged victorious with a final score of 9-6. Right from the start, Brendan Donovan set the tone by hammering a homer to right center, giving us an early lead. Our lineup showed resilience and heart, despite an early setback.An Intense Roller Coaster 
The fourth inning tested our nerves as the Guardians took a temporary edge with a flurry of runs, highlighting homers from Kyle Manzardo and Gabriel Arias. However, our Cardinals were far from done. Victor Scott II was instrumental down the stretch with a clutch double in the sixth inning that turned the tide by driving in two crucial runs. Masyn Winn and Alec Burleson also contributed key hits, turning lengthy at-bats into rally starters. Closing it Out with Style 
Momentum swung fully in our favor as Willson Contreras blasted a homer to left-center in the ninth, cementing our lead. The bullpen delivered when it mattered, with Ryan Helsley slamming the door shut against the Guardians in the bottom of the ninth with two swinging strikeouts. This win was a testament to teamwork, executing on key plays, and seizing opportunities. Go Cards! 
Overall, it was a thrilling game of highs and lows, showcasing why we love this sport and our Cardinals. Here's to maintaining this momentum!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Guardians (June 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 0 |