Tough Loss for the Cardinals in Seattle
We were all filled with hope and optimism as our St. Louis Cardinals took on the Seattle Mariners. Things started off slowly for both teams in the 1st inning, with neither side managing to put a run on the board. But the Cardinals quickly found momentum in the 2nd inning.Promising Start with Early Lead
Willson Contreras got us going with a single to right, and then Nolan Gorman doubled to left, bringing Contreras home.
The excitement doubled when Thomas Saggese singled to center, allowing Gorman to score, giving us a solid 2-0 lead. The early innings looked promising as we were ahead, but unfortunately, the Mariners weren't going to let us sail away with it.Troubles in the 3rd and 4th Inning
The Mariners made a comeback in the bottom of the 3rd inning as Randy Arozarena hit a homer with two men on base, putting them up 3-2. Our players tried to rally again, and Jose Fermín's infield single allowed Saggese to score, tying the game 3-3 in the 4th. However, the Mariners regained the lead with Josh Naylor's powerful homer and Arozarena's sacrifice fly, putting them up 5-3. It seemed like we couldn't catch a break.
Cardinals' Struggles to Capitalize
As the game wore on, our guys struggled to capitalize on their opportunities. Despite a terrific performance early on, we couldn't find those crucial hits to close the gap. Our bullpen did its best to keep the Mariners' bats at bay, but alas, it wasn't enough to turn the tide in our favor in the later innings.Looking Forward
It's always tough to watch a game slip away, but let's appreciate the efforts of our Cardinals. Willson Contreras and Nolan Gorman brought some firepower early on, and Jose Fermín added valuable hustle with his infield single and late-game determination. We'll keep rooting for our Redbirds and look forward to bouncing back in the next game. Keep the faith, fellow fans! Cards Nation is strong!
️Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Mariners (September 10th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 |