Another Victorious Day for the Cardinals! 
What an exciting game for our beloved St. Louis Cardinals as they took on the Washington Nationals and secured a commanding 8-1 victory! From the first inning, the Cards made clear their intention to dominate this match. Key Moments in the Game 
The action began early, with Brendan Donovan and Masyn Winn hitting strong, setting the pace with Alec Burleson driving in the first run. By the third inning, Donovan crossed home again thanks to another solid hit by Burleson. The 6th inning was a bombardment, starting with a thrilling hit by Lars Nootbaar that nudged Willson Contreras closer to home. Nolan Arenado and Yohel Pozo were unstoppable, bringing the score to 5-0 before a sacrifice fly by Donovan and a sweet double by Winn pushed it further to 7-0. A powerful homer from Contreras in the 7th placed the cherry on top for an 8-0 lead.
Pitching and Defense on Point 
The Nationals were met with a relentless Cardinals pitching lineup, starting strong with Mikolas setting their hitters down with ease. The bullpen came in later to shut the door, with impressive contributions from both Steven Matz and Grant Leahy, who only allowed a single run to slip in the 8th.The defense was just as impenetrable, with elegant plays and a few crucial double plays sealing Washington's fate. The game's closing moments saw James Wood and Luis Garcia Jr. struck out, with Josh Bell unable to advance, ensuring Washington's comeback was never on the cards.
Fans Celebrating Yet Another Victory 
Overall, a fantastic day for the Cardinals and their fans! It’s days like these that make us proud to bleed Cardinal red. Let’s rally behind our boys as they continue their season with this drive and determination. Onward to the next win! Scoreboard for Nationals @ Cardinals (July 10th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |