Tough Game for the Cardinals
Well, Cardinals fans,
it was a rough day for our team as the Mets rolled over us with a 14-3 victory. From the beginning, it was clear that our pitching staff was struggling to find its rhythm. Michael Mathews had a hard time, allowing the first run on a wild pitch, and despite our resilient spirit, we couldn't catch up to the Mets' strong offense. The game slipped further out of reach by the fifth inning when the Mets managed to pile on 5 runs, primarily from the bat of MJ Melendez, who delivered a crucial home run.Wetherholt Shining Bright
There wasn't much for us to cheer about today, but JJ Wetherholt gave us a reason to smile when he launched a beautiful 422-foot home run to center field in the fourth inning. It's moments like these that remind us of the talent and potential our roster holds. Despite the scoreline, Jose Fermin and Nathan Church each had hits that contributed to our runs, showing resilience even as the Mets took control.Takeaways and Preparation
It's tough to swallow such a loss, but let's not forget that this game is as much about learning as it is about winning. Our bullpen had a challenging task today against a Mets lineup that was relentless in sending players around the bases. The game provided valuable experience for some of our newer players like Zach Levenson and Chase Davis, who will look to improve from here.Though today's 14-3 result is not what we hoped for, we're forever grateful to be able to support our team through thick and thin. Onward and upwards, Redbirds!
Let's shake this one off and come back stronger for the next game! 
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Scoreboard for Mets @ Cardinals (February 27th, 2026)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 0 |