A Grand Start
The St. Louis Cardinals took a flying leap in the first inning, starting with Victor Scott II walking and swiftly stealing second. Our savvy base running paid off as Lars Nootbaar singled to right, enabling Scott II to score. We were then treated to a power display by Nolan Arenado, who sent a soaring homer to left field and brought in Nootbaar and Willson Contreras. By the end of the first, the Cards were up 4-0 and showing no signs of slowing down.
Holding Steady Through the Middle Innings
The Marlins made a valiant attempt in the second, rallying to tie the game with a four-run inning, but our boys on the mound and behind the plate held the line. Contreras came through with a clutch single in the bottom half, allowing Scott II to sweep home and edge us back in front. On top of that, this team knows how to flash the leather! It was a great display of defense and composure in the field.
Sealing the Win in Style
The remainder of the game was all about Cardinals' resilience and a strategic mix of sharp plays. Chase Davis created momentum with a run-scoring contribution in the fifth, and a critical two-RBI single by Jeremy Rivas in the seventh gave us some breathing room. Our pitchers were rock stars in the closing frames, with Muñoz nailing down the save in style, and the Cardinals secured an 8-4 win. It was an incredible team effort to shut down the Marlins' late attempts at a comeback. Let's celebrate a fantastic win at home!
To fellow Cards fans, today demonstrated not only our talent but our ability to bounce back when challenged. This victory serves as a promise of more thrilling moments in this season!
Scoreboard for Marlins @ Cardinals (February 27th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |