Huge Win for the Cardinals! 
What a game, Cardinals fans! Our boys came out swinging and absolutely dominated the Texas Rangers, securing a commanding 10-1 victory! Let's dive into the highlights of this awesome performance. 
Early Inning Fireworks! 
After a steady first inning where neither team managed to score, the Cardinals exploded in the second inning. Paul Goldschmidt got the ball rolling with a single to right, followed by Tommy Pham who chipped in with another single, pushing Goldschmidt to second. Then, Brendan Donovan singled to center, allowing Goldschmidt to come home. Following some excellent base running, Pedro Pagés and Michael Siani each played their part in boosting the score to 3-0! 
Relentless Cardiac Attack! 
The onslaught continued in the 5th inning. Michael Siani started it with a single to right. Alec Burleson was right on target, reaching on an infield single to shortstop, bringing home both Siani and Willson Contreras. Then, came the power hits: Nolan Arenado singled to right, Paul Goldschmidt got in on the action, and Tommy Pham doubled to left, scoring Arenado and Burleson. Donovan added another run with a single, leaving the Rangers stunned. By the end of the fifth inning, it was 8-0! 
Lockdown Defense and Closing It Out! 
Our defense was nothing short of spectacular. We kept the Rangers from gaining any momentum. Nootbaar took over in right field and Matt Carpenter came in at first—both making crucial plays. The Rangers managed a single run in the 6th, but by then, our lead was insurmountable.In the 7th inning, we hammered in the final nails with Carpenter scoring after a sac fly by Donovan and a perfect infield single by Siani. It was 10-1 by the time the dust settled.
Shutting Them Down! 
The final innings were all about maintaining our lead and securing the win. Romero and Loutos were ice-cold on the mound, preventing any hope of a Rangers comeback. Langford fouled out, Grossman grounded out to second, and Lowe fouled out to right to seal the victory. Final Thoughts
A resounding victory for the Cardinals, showcasing both strong offensive plays and solid defense. From the power of Tommy Pham and Nolan Arenado to the crucial contributions from Brendan Donovan, this was a team effort through and through. Here’s to maintaining this momentum, Cardinals fans! Go Cards! 
Scoreboard for Rangers @ Cardinals (July 31st, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |