Victory in a Tight Contest
What a game! The Phillies pulled through with a strong finish, edging out the Cardinals 2-1 at our home turf. It was a tightly contested affair, but we showed grit and determination to come out on top.
A Slow Start
The game began with both teams struggling to generate any offense. Pitching and defense ruled through six innings, as both teams remained scoreless. Our offense was unable to capitalize on early opportunities, despite solid contributions from Nick Castellanos and Trea Turner. Credit to Bryce Harper for an early double in the 4th inning, trying to spark the charge, but luck didn't go our way initially.Clutch Performance in the 7th
Things heated up in the 7th inning. Though the Cardinals managed to grab a run with Ivan Herrera and Jordan Walker, we rallied back fiercely. Weston Wilson, coming in as a pinch hitter, set things in motion with a crucial single. Then it was Rafael Marchan who kept us alive, getting on base to make way for the game-tying single by Bryson Stott. The man of the moment, Bryce Harper, once again displayed his prowess with an infield single, which brought in the go-ahead run!
Closing It Out
The final innings were a nail-biter, but our bullpen did a stellar job. José Alvarado, Ryan Kerkering, and finally, Jordan Romano shut down the Cardinals' remaining attempts effortlessly. A fabulous team effort on all fronts!
Onwards and Upwards!
Another victorious night for the Phillies! The team showcased resilience with timely hits and impressive pitching, leading us to a well-deserved win. Let’s keep the momentum going and march on to more victories! Go Phillies!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Phillies (May 14th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |