Brewers Demolish Cardinals in Stunning Victory!
What a game, folks!
Our Milwaukee Brewers showed up and showed out, securing an 11-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. It's a good day to be a Brewers fan, especially witnessing our boys dominate at home.Solid Start with a Pitching Duel
The game started off tense, with a pitchers' duel that held the game scoreless through three innings. The Cardinals couldn't get past our starter, Kevin Herget, who kept them at bay with an array of pitches that left them scratching their heads. Our offense had a slow start but trust me, they more than made up for it as the game progressed.Offense Explodes in the Late Innings
Heading into the bottom of the fourth, the energy shifted. After a couple of scoreless innings, our bats finally woke up! A little spark turned into a full-on inferno, starting with Rhys Hoskins singling to left, bringing in two runs thanks to a fielding error. The Brewers weren't done there, not by a long shot. By the end of the 5th inning, we were leading 7-0, highlighted by Willy Adames' double that drove in two more runs. The man was on fire!
But hey, we're the Brewers. We weren't satisfied with just 7. Nope, we piled on 4 more runs in the 7th inning, featuring a triple from Jake Bauers that cleared the bases. Yep, that's right. 11 runs on the board, folks!
Pitching Holds the Cardinals at Bay
Let's not forget the stellar performance from our pitchers. Kevin Herget and company kept the Cardinals to just a single run up until the 7th inning. Even when the Cards managed to get a run in the 7th and a solo homer from Nolan Gorman in the 9th, it was all too late. The Brewers' defense stayed sharp, minimizing chances and wrapping up any potential rallies from the Cards.A Win to Remember
Closing out this game with an 11-2 victory felt sweet.
Every player stepped up, from Turang's critical hits to Contreras holding down the fort as catcher. This game was a showcase of what we're capable of when every gear in the machine is working in perfect harmony. Cheers to the entire team for a fantastic game! 
Walking away with this win feels great, especially against the Cardinals. It shows the depth of talent we have, the resilience to keep pushing, and the sheer joy these players bring to the game. Here's to many more victories like this one! Go Brewers!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Brewers (May 11th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |