What a Nail-Biter! Cardinals Edge Out Guardians 6-5
Hey Cards fans!
What a thrilling win we just witnessed! The Cardinals pulled out an absolute nail-biter against the Guardians with a final score of 6-5. Let's break down this intense game.Early Misses but Solid Defense
The game started quietly for both teams. Miles Mikolas was dealing early on, and our defense, led by Masyn Winn at shortstop, made some critical plays to keep the Guardians at bay. The first few innings were all about pitching and defense, with both teams struggling to score.Walker Gets Us on the Board 
In the bottom of the 4th inning, Jordan Walker came through with a clutch homer, driving in Ivan Herrera to give us a 2-0 lead. It's always a joy seeing our young talent shine on such a big stage!Guardians Answer, But We Hold On
The Guardians struck back in the 5th with a solo homer from Bo Naylor, making it 2-1. Nonetheless, Mikolas kept his composure, and our defense once again delivered when needed.Bottom of the 7th: The Turning Point 
This was where we broke the game wide open. After some miscues from the Guardians' defense, Herrera launched a 418-foot homer, scoring Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. This gave us a commanding 6-1 lead. The energy in the stadium was electric!Guardians Mount a Comeback
Just when we thought it was smooth sailing, the Guardians rallied in the 8th inning with a three-run homer from Jose Ramirez and an RBI double by Andres Gimenez, tightening the score to 6-5.Helsley Shuts the Door 
In the top of the 9th, Ryan Helsley took the mound and struck out the side! Talk about ice in his veins! A perfect way to secure a tense victory.Final Thoughts
This was a game that had it all - great pitching, thrilling homers, and a heart-stopping finish. Shoutout to Jordan Walker, Ivan Herrera, and our pitching staff for stepping up when it mattered most. Onwards and upwards, Cards fans! Let's keep this momentum going!Go Cards!
Scoreboard for Guardians @ Cardinals (September 21st, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 2 |