Tough Game for the Cardinals
The matchup between the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals was a rollercoaster, ultimately leaving Cardinals fans with a bittersweet feeling as we fell 7-5. Despite some promising moments, we couldn't quite close the gap against the Royals.Early Inning Excitement 
Kicking things off, the Royals took an early lead when Maikel Garcia knocked a two-run homer. But our boys didn't take long to respond. Willson Contreras got us on the board with a clutch RBI single in the first inning, bringing home Lars Nootbaar. In the third, a dazzling homer by Nolan Arenado brought spirits high in Busch Stadium, tying the game at 5-5. It sure was a heart-pounding start! 
️Middle Innings Disappointment 
Unfortunately, the Royals pulled ahead again in the fourth and fifth innings, courtesy of a Nick Loftin double and another RBI from Salvador Perez. Despite promising efforts by the Cardinals, we just couldn't muster the same momentum as in the third inning. Their pitching kept us quiet during critical moments, especially with Contreras's phenomenal effort falling just shy of rallying us to the lead.Late Inning Frustrations
The later innings were highlighted by a defensive battle. Neither team added to the scoreboard, and despite solid efforts from pinch hitters like Alec Burleson and Nolan Gorman, we couldn't convert the opportunities we had. As the game progressed into the ninth inning, the Royals reinforced their defense with solid relief pitching, leaving us wishing for just one more spark from our offense.Overall, the game was filled with thrilling moments and commendable performances. While we came up short, the Cardinals showed signs of brilliance—and there's always another game for redemption. Let's stay hopeful and keep cheering for our beloved team. Go Cards!
Scoreboard for Royals @ Cardinals (June 5th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 |