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Heartbreaker in St. Louis 
What an emotional rollercoaster for us Cubs fans this evening! We faced our longtime rivals, the Cardinals, and despite a valiant effort, we fell short with a final score of 5-4. Let's dive into the game's critical moments.Early Lead for Cardinals
Masyn Winn and Willson Contreras both cranked solo home runs in the bottom of the 1st, giving the Cardinals an early 2-0 lead. Our pitcher struggled to get through the inning, but we managed to stop the bleeding and headed to the 2nd inning with a deficit.Cubs Strike Back 
The top of the 2nd saw us come roaring back! Dansby Swanson started the charge with a single, and then Miguel Amaya crushed a two-run homer to tie the game. Our bats didn't cool off there—Nico Hoerner added an RBI single, followed by Seiya Suzuki's RBI single to give us a thrilling 4-2 lead. Unfortunately, the Cardinals managed to score a run in the bottom of the 2nd, trimming our lead to 4-3.Pitching Duel Ensues
Our bullpen did a commendable job holding the Cards at bay, with notable performances from Smyly, Miller, and Leiter Jr.. The Cardinals were equally strong on the mound after their rocky 2nd inning. The score remained 4-3 through the 7th inning, and you could feel the tension in the air.Late-Inning Drama 
In the bottom of the 8th, with David Bote taking over at third, the Cardinals got a break. Goldschmidt smacked a ground rule double, and Arenado delivered the crushing blow with a two-run single, giving the Cardinals a 5-4 lead. Heartbreak city for us Cubs fans!9th Inning Hope and Despair
We had a glimmer of hope in the top of the 9th when Seiya Suzuki singled and advanced to third on a wild pitch and groundout. But alas, it wasn't meant to be. Christopher Morel struck out swinging to end the game, leaving us just one run short.Final Thoughts
This one stings, friends. The Cubs showed heart and determination, especially battling back in that 2nd inning. However, late-game heroics from the Cardinals proved to be our downfall. Let’s keep our heads up and look forward to the next game. Go Cubs!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Cardinals (July 14th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 |