A Spirited Duel in Pittsburgh
Fellow Cardinals fans, today was a nail-biter in Pittsburgh! While the result wasn't what we hoped for, our Cardinals fought valiantly against the Pirates in an intense 13-inning marathon, ultimately falling 1-2.Early Innings: Pitchers' Duel
The early innings showcased some solid defense on both sides. Nolan Arenado, despite a fielding error later in the game, was his usual reliable self at the hot corner. Brendan Donovan managed a single in the first inning, but Pirates pitching held us in check as the game remained scoreless through the 1st.Middle Innings: Top-notch Defense
Our defense was just as formidable. In the bottom of the 6th, we saw a spectacular double play that kept the Pirates off the board. Young Victor Scott II, after a fantastic single, managed to steal second base in the 2nd inning. He continued to show tremendous hustle throughout the game.Late Innings: Breaking the Stalemate
After ten scoreless innings, the 12th inning finally broke the deadlock. Willson Contreras scored on a clutch single from Jordan Walker, putting St. Louis ahead 1-0. However, the Pirates answered back in the bottom half of the inning, tying it 1-1 with a single from Tommy Pham.Heartbreak in the 13th
In the decisive 13th inning, despite the efforts from our bullpen, the Pirates managed to sneak a run through on a single by Joey Bart, sealing their 2-1 victory.Though a disappointment, today's game was a testament to the grit and determination of our Cardinals. Hang in there, Cards fans! We've got plenty more baseball ahead.
Keep cheering and supporting the team as they continue their season! Go Cards! 
️Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Pirates (April 9th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |