Tough Night for the Phillies
Well, fellow Phillies fans, that was a tough one to swallow. Our Phillies fought hard but ultimately fell to the St. Louis Cardinals, 14-7. The game started with high hopes, especially after that electric first inning. It looked like we were going to give the Cardinals a run for their money, but alas, things didn't go our way in the later innings.A Strong Start for the Phillies
Things were off to a promising start. After the Cardinals managed to score one early in the top of the first, the Phillies came out swinging! Trea Turner and Bryce Harper successfully reached base, setting the stage for a monumental rally. Nick Castellanos doubled, bringing both Turner and Harper home. This was followed by Max Kepler's single to the right, allowing Castellanos to score. And then came the highlight of the inning—a two-run homer by J.T. Realmuto! The atmosphere was electric with our Phillies leading 5-1 by the end of the first inning
.Cardinals Rally Back
In the third inning, the Cardinals came storming back. Though Kyle Schwarber managed to tie the game with a solo homerun, they didn’t stop there. The fourth inning was challenging, with St. Louis widening the gap, despite Alec Bohm adding a solo homer for us. But errors and a robust Cardinals' offense proved to be too much. We found ourselves down at 9-7.Phillies Kept Fighting
Despite the score, our Phillies kept pushing. Bryson Stott, Realmuto, and others gave it their all, putting pressure on the Cardinals. However, the bats cooled down towards the later innings, and St. Louis extended their lead. The pitching changes we made couldn't quite shut down the Cardinals’ offense this game.Conclusion: Not Our Night
In the end, the Cardinals had the last word and closed us out with a 14-7 victory. It's always tough to see a loss, especially with such a strong start, but it's important to keep our heads high. There were some great plays and moments that we can carry forward. The season is long, and we know our Phillies have the resilience to bounce back stronger! Let’s continue to support our team and look forward to some redemption in the next game! Let’s Go Phillies!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Phillies (May 14th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 19 | 0 |