Heartbreak in Extra Innings
Hey Cards fans!
What a rollercoaster of a game today as we faced off against the Los Angeles Angels and unfortunately fell short with a final score of 5-4 in 10 innings. It was an exciting yet nerve-wracking match that left many of us on the edge of our seats! From the get-go, we saw some electrifying performances, but alas, it just wasn't our day.Early Highlights 
Right out of the gate, Lars Nootbaar gave us something to cheer about with a fantastic solo homer in the bottom of the first inning - what a way to start! Not long after, Brendan Donovan added to our lead in the second inning by homering to right center, showcasing why he's a fan favorite. 
With a lead of 2-0 early on, spirits were high in the ballpark!A Tight Battle
Things started to get tense as the Angels managed to tie the game by the seventh inning. Our defense held strong, with notable plays by the likes of Nolan Arenado, who not only shined at the plate in the fifth but managed some crucial plays in the field too. Despite our best efforts, the Angels crept closer and eventually evened the score, leading to an intense endgame atmosphere.The Tenth Inning Drama 
The top of the 10th inning saw the Angels inch ahead with tricky plays and strategic sacrifices, ultimately pushing the score to 5-3. But our boys didn't give up! In the bottom of the 10th, Alec Burleson stepped up as a pinch hitter and delivered a single, reigniting hope amongst the home crowd. Victor Scott II followed with a sacrifice fly that brought us within one run. It was nail-bitingly close, but unfortunately, we couldn't close the gap in this thrilling finish.Despite the outcome, I'm proud of how the team kept fighting until the very end.
It's games like these that remind us why we love baseball - for the excitement, the passion, and the unwavering hope for a comeback. Let's regroup and get ready for the next match. Go Cards! 
Scoreboard for Angels @ Cardinals (March 31st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 |