Cardinals Take a Close Victory Over Brewers
Wow, what a nail-biter of a game between our beloved St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers!
Despite a slow start, our Cards managed to pull off a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Brewers! Let’s dive into the highlights of this exhilarating showdown.Strong Start by the Cardinals
After three scoreless innings, the Cardinals finally put themselves on the board in the 4th inning thanks to a sacrifice fly by Nolan Gorman, which brought Brendan Donovan home. It was a crucial play that seemed to give the team the momentum they needed. In the 5th inning, Masyn Winn scored thanks to the speed and intelligence of Lars Nootbaar, extending our lead to 2-0.
Willson Contreras followed with a double, putting himself in scoring position just before Brendan Donovan singled to drive in another run, giving us a 3-0 lead before the Brewers started to rally.Brewers' Efforts and Nail-Biting Finish
The Brewers fought back in the 6th inning with hits from Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio, narrowing our lead to 3-1. A tense moment came in the 7th inning when Frelick scored another run for the Brewers, tightening the gap to 3-2. Our bullpen, featuring Ryan Helsley in the 9th inning, kept the Brewers from clawing their way back into the game. The double play executed by our infield left no room for error and sealed the win for us.
Final Thoughts and Shoutouts
Tonight, Brendan Donovan truly shone, contributing both defensively and offensively. That 5th inning was a testament to his tenacity and skill, bringing multiple runners home. And let's not forget about Lars Nootbaar, whose performance was pivotal in capturing the lead. This game showcased all the makings of a great team effort. Go Cards!
Let's keep this momentum going!What an exciting game! How did you see it? Feel free to share your thoughts below!
Scoreboard for Brewers @ Cardinals (April 26th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 |