Cardinals Secure 4-1 Victory Over Braves! 
Hey Cards fans! What a game! The Cardinals brought the heat and took down the Braves with an impressive 4-1 win! Let's dive into the highlights and relive the magic.Pitching Dominance 
Our pitching crew was on point today! The Braves lineup struggled to get any runs on the board thanks to superb performances from our relievers. Top of 1st to 3rd Innings: The game began with a smooth start. Matthew Liberatore had the Braves’ number, securing outs left and right. Jarred Kelenic was the sole Brave to reach base initially but got picked off soon after. Our defense was solid, cutting down any threats.
The Third Inning Breakthrough! 
Bottom of the 3rd: Finally, we got things rolling offensively. Michael Siani started with a single to left. Masyn Winn followed with a slick single, pushing Siani to third. Alec Burleson then knocked a clutch double to right, bringing both Siani and Winn home. We were up 2-0! What a feeling!Pitching Lockdown Continues 
Top of the 4th to 6th Innings: The Braves were entirely shut down by our pitching staff. The highlight – Liberatore and relievers Roycroft and Kittredge combined for a shutting spree, mowing down the Braves’ batters.Adding Insurance Runs 
Bottom of the 8th: After the Braves managed to scrape a run in the top of the 8th to make it 2-1, our bats came alive to extend our lead. Alec Burleson (what a game for this guy!) doubled again. Paul Goldschmidt then singled to drive in Dylan Carlson (pinch-running). Brendan Donovan sealed the inning with another RBI single, bringing Goldy home. We were cruising at 4-1!Closing the Door 
Top of the 9th: Ryan Helsley came in to close and, although the Braves threatened with a single and a walk, Helsley struck out Adam Duvall to end the game. Game over, Cards win 4-1!Heroes of the Day 
Alec Burleson was on fire with two crucial doubles and driving in two key runs. Masyn Winn and Michael Siani set the stage with pivotal hits. Our pitching staff, from Liberatore to Helsley, were lights out, stifling the potent Braves' lineup.Thanks to everyone for the support! Let’s keep this momentum going. GO CARDS!
Scoreboard for Braves @ Cardinals (June 26th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |