A Battle Until the End
What a rollercoaster game at Busch Stadium today, folks! Despite the heart and hustle our St. Louis Cardinals showed, the Angels eked out a 9-7 victory in an 11-inning marathon. Let's dive into the action and highlights that had us all on the edge of our seats.Early Scoring and Resilience
The Cardinals took an early lead in the 2nd inning. Thanks to a double by Nolan Gorman and a clutch single from Jordan Walker, who scored Gorman—putting us on the board first.
The Angels responded in the 3rd, but Walker's sensational homer in the 4th brought the score to a tight 3-2. Walker was on fire today, and it was a joy to watch.Late-Inning Drama
The pitcher’s duel continued, but our persistence paid off when Lars Nootbaar scored in the 8th on a thrilling series of Angels' errors. That tied the game 3-3, and as we moved into the 10th, we saw some astonishing plays. Luken Baker came off the bench with a huge double, driving in two and sparking hope by leveling the score once more.Falling Short in Extras
In the 11th, the Angels pulled ahead, driven by a combination of clutch hits and daring base running. Despite our best efforts—highlighted by Victor Scott II's single that brought home another run—luck wasn't on our side. It ended with a valiant but short rally, cementing a 9-7 finish.Our boys showed tremendous heart today, even if the final inning didn't go our way. Here's hoping we bring more of that energy into our next matchup!
Go Cards! 
Scoreboard for Angels @ Cardinals (April 1st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 1 |