Well, It Was a Tough One for Nats Fans
Fellow Nationals enthusiasts, today's game didn’t exactly go how we hoped. We started off with a solid effort from CJ Abrams, who got things rolling with a single in the first inning! But, despite this promising start, our bats just couldn't quite deliver the way we wanted them to. The Cardinals were on their A-game, and we found it tough to make a significant breakthrough.
Some Spark in the Fifth Inning
In the fifth inning, Paul DeJong managed to steal second base and capitalized on a throwing error to get into scoring position. Keibert Ruiz then stepped up with a clutch single to right, bringing DeJong home and putting us on the board. It's moments like these when you really appreciate the potential and determination of our guys. But unfortunately, the momentum was short-lived.
Cardinals' Big Inning and Our Response
The seventh inning was where things really went south for us. St. Louis got their groove going, highlighted by a homer from Victor Scott II, pulling away to a 6-1 lead. Although Nathanael Lowe and Luis Garcia Jr. tried to ignite a comeback with some late hits and DeJong's sacrifice fly adding another run for us, it was not enough to close the gap. We ultimately fell short with a final score of 6-2. We'll get 'em next time, Nats fans! Onward and upward!
Let’s keep cheering for our Nationals and support them through thick and thin. They’ll bounce back, and we’ll be there to celebrate when they do!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Nationals (March 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 1 |