Dominant Start for the Cardinals 
What a fantastic performance by the Cardinals to clinch a 7-4 victory over the Marlins! The top of the 1st inning set the tone as Lars Nootbaar led off with a single and quickly took advantage of a wild pitch, setting the stage for Ivan Herrera to drive him home with a single to right field. The Cards took an early lead and didn't look back!Piling On The Pressure 
The action continued into the 2nd inning with Thomas Saggese and Ivan Herrera keying a two-run rally, giving us a 3-0 lead. Our guys kept applying pressure on Miami, with Willson Contreras and Pedro Pagés continuing to build on our advantage. The Cardinals showed exceptional base running, with Herrera swiping a base and scoring twice in the early parts of the game. It's always a treat when our offense gets into a rhythm like this! Holding Off the Marlins 
The fourth inning got nerve-wracking as Miami pushed back with two runs, but we held strong thanks to solid defensive plays and pitching adjustments. Even after the Marlins reduced our lead to just two runs by the 6th inning, the Cardinals didn't flinch! Masyn Winn's hustle with steals and a well-timed sacrifice fly by Saggese in the 7th extended our lead again.Closing It Out in Style 
The bullpen sealed the deal brilliantly in the final innings. Our new pitchers, Svanson, Romero, and O'Brien held Miami scoreless, showing no mercy and ending the Marlins' hopes of a comeback. It's games like tonight's that make being a Cardinals fan so rewarding! Onward and upward, Redbirds! Keep the momentum going! 
️Up Next
Looking forward to the next game, let's keep this energy as we take on our next opponents. Go Cards!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Marlins (August 19th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 1 |