An Exciting Comeback Game for the Cardinals
What a game it was! Our St. Louis Cardinals took on the Pittsburgh Pirates today and managed to secure a victory with a final score of 7-6. It started off a bit rocky, but we pulled through with an incredible finish.
Let's dive into the highlights!Slugging Through the Middle Innings
After a slow start in the early innings where Lars Nootbaar, Masyn Winn, and Willson Contreras couldn't quite get us on the board, our bats came alive in the bottom of the 5th. Nolan Gorman igniting the comeback with an impressive double to center, allowing Contreras to score and give us the lead. Thomas Saggese followed up with a crucial single driving in Gorman. By the end of the inning, the Cardinals were up 6-4!
Battle to the Finish
As the game went on, the Pirates didn't make it easy for us. They managed to tie the game at 6-6 by the top of the 9th inning after a nail-biting RBI double by the Pirates. But never doubt the heart of the Cardinals!
It was in the bottom of the 9th when Alec Burleson stepped up to the plate with ice in his veins and smashed a homer over center field, bringing us a walk-off victory with a final score of 7-6. What a way to end the game! 
Overall it was a thrilling comeback win for our Cardinals. This hard-fought victory showed the grit and determination of our players and set the tone for an exciting season ahead. Let's keep this momentum going, Cardinals!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Cardinals (August 25th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 2 |