Tough Day at Arlington
Fellow Redbird fans, it wasn't our finest hour down in Texas. The Cardinals struggled on both sides of the mound against the Texas Rangers, suffering a hefty 1-11 defeat. Our bats were mostly silent, and the Rangers pounced on every opportunity.
Bright Moments
While we didn't have much to celebrate, there were a few highlights. Willson Contreras managed a single early on and later advanced on wild pitches, showing some grit. Our center fielder, Victor Scott II, finally got us on the board in the top of the 8th inning, scoring after a Lars Nootbaar double. Nootbaar’s hit wasn’t enough to spark a major comeback, but at least it saved us from a shutout.
Defensive Woes
Our defense was not up to par. Costly errors like Masyn Winn's throwing slip in the 1st inning led to early Ranger scores. The Rangers took full advantage, especially in the 6th inning, where they piled on runs, and in the 7th, Marcus Semien launched a two-run homer to add to our woes.
Looking Forward
This game might be a tough pill to swallow, but every team has its off days. Let's regroup and focus on bouncing back in our upcoming games. Keep the faith, Cardinal Nation! We'll be back.
️Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Rangers (May 31st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |