Reds Fall to Cardinals 6-1 in Tough Outing
Fellow Cincinnati Reds fans, this wasn't the result we hoped for as our beloved Reds took a hit from the St. Louis Cardinals, ending the game with a 6-1 loss. The struggle on the offensive front was evident, and our pitching couldn't hold back the Cardinals' advance late in the game. Here's a recap of what happened.A Stalemate Early On
The game began quietly with both teams unable to make a mark in the first couple of innings. Despite some early potential with a Matt McLain single in the third inning, the Reds couldn't capitalize. Our guys were making decent contact but couldn't get on base consistently to pressure the Cardinals' defense.Cardinals Break Through in the 3rd
The Cardinals found their rhythm in the bottom of the third inning. A sacrifice fly from Alec Burleson brought in Brendan Donovan, marking the first run and putting pressure on our Reds. Even with good plays in the outfield and infield, the Reds couldn’t stop the Cardinals from taking the lead.Seventh-Inning Struggles
The seventh inning proved to be crucial as the Cardinals widened the gap. The inning was headlined by a string of challenges, including a throwing error by Gavin Lux that contributed to three unearned runs. This tough moment allowed the Cardinals to extend their lead to a decisive 6-0 advantage, putting the game just out of reach for us.Reds' Late Fight-back Attempts
The Reds fought back in the eighth inning when Santiago Espinal, hitting for Will Benson, singled to center, leading into a sequence where Jose Trevino scored on a throwing error by Cardinals' right fielder Jordan Walker. Although it was a moment of hope, it wasn't enough to turn the tide with the Reds finishing with just one run.Final Thoughts
Overall, it was a challenging day for our Reds with plenty of near-misses and a need for stronger execution under pressure. While we didn't get the win today, this game provided opportunities to learn and grow as we move forward in the season. Let’s keep supporting our team through thick and thin. Go Reds!
️Scoreboard for Reds @ Cardinals (June 20th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |