A Sizzling Start in the Third Inning!
After a slow start for both teams, the third inning was where the action truly began!
Our boys, the St. Louis Cardinals, broke the ice first. Victor Scott II got the ball rolling with a single to center, paving the way for Lars Nootbaar to unleash a fantastic homer to right field, scoring Scott II. This gave us the early lead with a score of 2-0. Let's give a round of applause to Willson Contreras as well, who managed to capitalize on a fielding error after his single. Although we couldn't convert additional hits, the momentum was clearly on our side! 
Mid-Game Challenges
By the fourth inning, it seemed like the Braves were catching up. Sean Murphy homered, followed by a series of plays that allowed Atlanta to get a narrow lead. Their lineup tried to rattle us, but we hung on, valiantly clenching our fists as they scored three runs to make it 3-2. The fifth inning saw them extend their lead after Matt Olson homered. Even as we faced some hurdles in the fifth and sixth innings, our team showed incredible resilience, refusing to back down.A Commanding Comeback!
The turning point came during the exhilarating eighth inning. With Victor Scott II in scoring position (thanks to his daring double and advance on a wild pitch) and after some calculated moves, Nolan Gorman delivered a smashing performance with a bases-clearing double, scoring three runs! That catapulted us ahead, bringing our edge to 7-4. Our guys continued their dominance into the ninth inning, with Scott II, Masyn Winn (with a crucial sacrifice fly), and Nootbaar extending the lead to a commanding 10-4. The Braves simply couldn't keep up!
Sealing the Victory
Heading into the bottom of the ninth with a substantial lead, Ryan Helsley stepped up and got the job done, closing the game neatly despite allowing a couple of walks. It was a thrilling end to a rollercoaster game. Our St. Louis Cardinals chalked up a triumphant victory against the Atlanta Braves with a well-deserved scoreline of 10-4. Hats off to our relentless roster, who truly showcased their spirit and ability to swing momentum when it counted the most. Go Cardinals!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Braves (April 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 2 |