A Thrilling Victory for the Cardinals! 
What a rollercoaster of a game, Cardinals fans! The St. Louis Cardinals battled it out against the Cincinnati Reds and came through with a thrilling 6-5 victory in 11 innings! 
Let's dive right into the action.A Strong Start and Midgame Drama
The Cardinals got off to a fiery start, courtesy of a two-run homer by Alec Burleson in the bottom of the 1st, giving us an early 2-0 lead. The Reds managed to add a run in the 3rd inning, but our defense and pitching kept them mostly at bay. Brendan Donovan played a pivotal role, despite a throwing error, maintaining our defensive efforts. However, the Reds found their groove by the 7th inning, taking a lead of 5-2.Cardinals Rally in the 9th
In the bottom of the 9th, with the score at 5-4 favoring the Reds, Nolan Arenado came through in the clutch with a dramatic home run to left field, tying the game at 5. It was a nail-biting finish that sent the game into extra innings!
Extra Innings Excitement
The tension was thick as both teams failed to score in the 10th inning, extending the suspense. In the bottom of the 11th, after a couple of flyouts, Yohel Pozo stepped up to the plate with runners in scoring position and delivered the walk-off single, granting us the winning score of 6-5!
Jordan Walker, who pinch ran for Willson Contreras, sprinted home to seal the victory.What a Game!
This win was a true team effort - from Alec Burleson's early blast to Nolan Arenado's heroics and Yohel Pozo’s clutch hit. Our bullpen kept us in the game and the Cardinals showed tremendous grit to pull through. This victory is a testament to the Card's determination and never-give-up attitude. Let's celebrate this hard-earned win, Cardinals Nation!
️Scoreboard for Reds @ Cardinals (June 21st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |