Tough Loss at Home
Oh boy, Cardinals fans, it was a rough game to watch as our beloved St. Louis Cardinals fell to the Oakland Athletics in a lopsided 11-3 game at Busch Stadium. Despite some bright moments, it just wasn't enough to counter the Athletics' offensive power.
Early Struggles and Signs of Optimism
The game started off quietly, as both the first and second innings ended scoreless. Things seemed promising when Lars Nootbaar and Ivan Herrera showcased some hustle—Nootbaar snagging singles and Herrera launching a 418-feet homer in the 4th inning to get the Cardinals on the board. But consistent offensive momentum was hard to come by with several of our guys, including Nolan Gorman, falling prey to strikeouts during crucial moments.
Athletics Take Control
Props where due, the A’s played strong, capitalizing on both the field and our errors. Bleday and Gelof showcased their slugging skills with homers in the 4th inning, starting a cookie crumb of hits that made our pitching lineup look a tad wobbly. By the 7th inning, they extended their lead to a daunting 7-2, breaking our spirits a bit, but determined as always, we fought on.Final Push, But Not Enough
Moving into the later innings, hopes for a rally flashed briefly, particularly when Jose FermÃn stepped in and singled to let Thomas Saggese score in the 9th—pulling us up to our final score. But alas, the Athletics’ steady offense was unaffected, underscoring the need to tighten things up before our next showdown.Hang in there, Cardinals Nation! Let’s shake it off, fuel up on our classic passion, and look forward to the next game.
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Cardinals (September 1st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 0 |