Tough Day for the Cardinals
Hey Cards fans, it was a challenging night for our boys as they took on the Cincinnati Reds and fell short with a 6-2 loss. Despite a promising start with a homer by Alec Burleson in the first inning, the Reds took control and never looked back. The Cards just couldn’t find the rhythm against Cincinnati’s pitchers.
Burleson's Early Blast
The highlight of the game undoubtedly came early in our outing. As Alec Burleson blasted a 411-foot homer to give us an early 1-run lead. This made us hopeful for a continued show of power throughout the game.
However, the momentum shifted, with the Reds answering back strongly in the 4th inning when Spencer Steer launched his own 3-run homer, turning the tide against us.Missed Opportunities
The Redbirds saw chances slip by with some missed opportunities. Racing ahead with speedsters like Victor Scott II, who stole second in the third inning, wasn’t enough to spark any lasting rallies. The 4th inning saw a pause when Burleson's attempt to swipe third base was thwarted. And we couldn’t capitalize on Lars Nootbaar getting on base multiple times. We were unable to drive in runs in crucial moments, with the Reds managing to widen the gap as the game proceeded.
Looking Forward
Despite the tough loss, there were glimpses of what makes the Cardinals a strong contender. There’s always the next game, and with this young, talented roster we have, we’re sure they’ll learn, regroup, and come back ready for the next challenge. Let’s continue to support and cheer our beloved Cardinals!
Until next time, keep the faith, Redbird Nation!Scoreboard for Reds @ Cardinals (September 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1 |