Tough Day at The Great American Ball Park
What began as a hopeful day for the Cincinnati Reds turned into a bitter battle against the St. Louis Cardinals, with the Cards taking the victory 7-1. Let’s dive into the highlights and pivotal moments Reds fans were talking about, but maybe with a bit of a heavy heart. 
A Slow Start with High Hopes
The early innings at the Great American Ball Park were a pitching duel, with both teams held scoreless through the first two. The Reds’ defense put up a solid effort, but the bats just couldn't catch fire early on. Despite Jacob Hurtubise, Elly De La Cruz, and Jeimer Candelario putting up a fight in the 1st inning, no one could crack the code to get on base. The Cardinals struggled similarly, though, keeping hope alive for Reds fans that our offense would click into gear.
The Battle Heats Up, But Not In Our Favor
The Cardinals broke the silence in the 3rd, with Masyn Winn bringing in a run. But hope wasn’t lost yet, as our very own Will Benson responded with a solo homer in the 6th to narrow the gap! The crowd roared, believing the tide might turn our way.
Unfortunately, that hope dimmed in the 7th as the Cardinals’ Nolan Gorman blasted a homer, bringing in two runs and starting a scoring spree that widened the gap further. Despite a strong effort from our Reds, including solid at-bats by Candelario and defensive maneuvers in the field, the Cardinals' offense proved to be too much as they pushed ahead to a 7-1 lead. 
A Tough Loss, But The Season Isn’t Over
As the game concluded, the Reds efforts in the 9th showed the fight hadn’t left our team, with Jake Fraley doubling and Nick Martini getting hit by a pitch to get on base. Unfortunately, the rally came up short, leaving Reds fans to nurse their wounds and look ahead to the next game. This wasn’t the outcome we hoped for, especially against our division rivals, but the Reds have shown time and again that resilience is in our blood.
Let’s wear our red proudly and get ready to root for our team in the next game. The season is long, and if baseball teaches us anything, it’s that anything can happen. Go Reds!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Reds (May 28th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 0 |