Early Inning Struggles
The game got off to a bit of a slow start for our Oakland Athletics against the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite a promising double hit by Brent Rooker in the 2nd inning, we couldn't capitalize and ended the inning scoreless. The Cardinals mirrored our struggles in the bottom of the first inning, keeping the scoreboard untouched. However, the tables turned in the bottom of the 3rd when Willson Contreras drove in two runs after Masyn Winn and Ivan Herrera reached bases, putting the Cards up 2-0.
Persistence at the Plate
The A's continued to persist, showing flashes of potential. In the top of the 4th, Brent Rooker singled and even stole second, but we were unable to bring him home. Lawrence Butler showcased some hustle in the 7th inning with a single, advancing Darell Hernaiz to second, but alas, we couldn't convert that into a score. It was a game of getting on base but struggling to bring those runners home, particularly when the Cardinals' defense held firm.
Finding a Spark Amidst Challenges
Our one highlight of the game came in the top of the 8th inning. Despite being down 3-0 after a Nolan Gorman homer, Nick Kurtz blasted a homerun to left field, giving the Athletics a much-needed lift and putting us on the scoreboard.
After a double by Brent Rooker and a single by Tyler Soderstrom, hopes were high, but we were unable to push more runs across. The Cardinals sealed their victory in the bottom of the 8th with another clutch hit by Willson Contreras. Final Score: 5-1 in favor of the Cardinals.It's a tough loss but keep believing, fellow A's fans! We've got the talent and sometimes it's just about finding that right rhythm. On to the next game, and GO A's!
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Cardinals (September 3rd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |