Tough Loss in Extra Innings for the Cardinals
What a rollercoaster of a game, fellow Redbirds! Last night's face-off against the Milwaukee Brewers was a nail-biter that had us all on the edge of our seats until the very last out. Despite the Cardinals' valiant effort, we fell short with a final score of 2-1 in favor of the Brewers after 10 intense innings.Pitching Duel Keeps Scores Low
The contest kicked off as a classic pitcher's duel with both sides keeping the runs at bay early on. The Cardinals' starting pitcher, Ryan Helsley, and Brewers' arms were in fine form, trading zeros on the scoreboard through the initial frames. Milwaukee managed to sneak in a run during the top of the 3rd inning when William Contreras doubled to left, bringing in Blake Perkins for the game's first run. Our Cardinals' pitchers matched them pitch for pitch, keeping us in the game throughout what was a defensive masterclass from both teams.Cardinals' Late Rally Not Enough
The Redbirds mounted a thrilling rally in the bottom of the 9th. Down by a run, the tension was palpable. Pinch hitter Alec Burleson singled to center, advancing Masyn Winn to third. Then, in a moment that had Busch Stadium erupting, Brendan Donovan worked a walk with the bases loaded, driving Winn in to tie the game. It was an epic moment that showcased our team's never-say-die attitude. Unfortunately, our joy was short-lived as Milwaukee took back the lead in the top of the 10th off a single by William Contreras, once again, proving to be a thorn in our side.A Heartbreaking End
The final frame had us all holding our breaths. Despite getting Paul Goldschmidt to third and having runners in scoring positions, the Cardinals couldn't find the game-tying hit. It was a gut-wrenching end to an otherwise suspenseful game, seeing Nolan Gorman strike out looking to seal the Brewers' victory.As Cardinals fans, we live and breathe with our team through every high and low. While this loss stings, especially against a division rival like the Brewers, it's the resilience and fight in our Cardinals that make us proud. We'll pick ourselves up, dust off, and get ready for the next game. After all, that's what baseball is all about.
️Until next time, let's keep the faith in our Redbirds!
Scoreboard for Brewers @ Cardinals (April 20th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |