Rough Start for the Cardinals
Well, folks, it was one of those games where things just didn't go our way from the get-go. The Pirates jumped out to an early lead in the top of the first, with Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen making us pay dearly with their bats. Our guy, Lars Nootbaar, tried his best out there in center, but a fielding error in the second inning allowed the Pirates to push their advantage.
Battling Back
Though we were down 7-0 early, the Cardinals had a flicker of hope in the bottom of the fourth. Nolan Gorman stepped up and crushed a two-run homer to right, bringing our score to 2 against their 8. It was a much-needed lift for the team and the loyal fans at Busch Stadium. Willson Contreras, showing his grit, got on base after being hit by a pitch and later scored a run in the sixth.
A Tough Day at the Plate
Unfortunately, our bats were mostly quiet overall. Strikeouts were a real challenge today, with Masyn Winn and Jordan Walker among those victims of some solid Pirate pitching. We left several men on base in crucial moments, squandering chances to chip away at the lead. The Pirates' pitching staff deserves credit for keeping our lineup off balance all game.
Looking Forward
Despite the 8-3 loss, it's a long season, and our Cardinals have shown resilience in the past. We'll regroup, learn from this, and get back out there with that Cardinal spirit. As we look forward to the next match-up, let's keep the faith in our talented roster, knowing they'll bring their A-game soon enough. Go Cardinals!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Cardinals (August 26th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 |