Tough Loss for the Cards in Miami
This was a game I'd rather forget, but let's dive into the details. Our beloved St. Louis Cardinals took on the Miami Marlins in what turned out to be a frustrating evening. Despite our best efforts, the Marlins were able to secure a 6-2 win over us.
The Early Innings: A Slow Start
In the opening innings, both teams were held scoreless until the bottom of the 2nd when the Marlins managed to put one on the board. Credit to the Marlins' Heriberto Hernandez who made significant advances, scoring the first run after some tricky base running. Our attempts at bat in the first few innings were met with outs across the board, with Lars Nootbaar, Ivan Herrera, and Alec Burleson unable to find gaps in the Marlins' defense.Cardinals’ Fightback
The middle innings showed some promise. Willson Contreras gave us hope by blasting a sensational 414-foot homer to left-center in the top of the 6th inning!
His homer shrank Miami’s lead to 4-2, getting the bench and fans excited. Additionally, Thomas Saggese reached base on an infield single, and Lars Nootbaar delivered another RBI moment with a ground rule double. It's these glimpses of brilliance that tell us - we are capable of turning things around.The Final Innings and Conclusion
Our bullpen worked hard to hold the Marlins at bay, with Graziello and Fernandez trying to tame the Miami bats after their fifth run. However, defensive struggles and bases on balls in the 8th allowed the Marlins to tack on another run. The game culminated with Jordan Walker and company unable to mount the comeback we needed in the 9th inning.All in all, it was a challenging night for us Cardinals fans. There's always tomorrow to get back on track, and I have faith in our men to swing back strong!
Let's keep supporting our team as we march on through the season! Go Cards! 
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Marlins (August 20th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |