A Great Game for the Cardinals Fans!
The St. Louis Cardinals took on the Los Angeles Dodgers in an exhilarating game that ended with a fantastic score of 5-2 in favor of our Cardinals. Let's dive into the key moments that led to this wonderful victory!Early Game Action
The game started with the Dodgers striking first when Shohei Ohtani walked, stole second, and scored on a single by Freddie Freeman. However, our Cardinals quickly responded in the bottom of the 1st. Alec Burleson singled, stole second, and eventually scored on a single by Willson Contreras. Not the start we hoped for, but an excellent way to level the score early on!
️3rd Inning Magic
A real game-changer happened in the bottom of the 3rd inning when Alec Burleson hit a fantastic 2-run homer to right field, bringing Masyn Winn home and putting us ahead 3-1. This was an absolute treat for the fans! Burleson was on fire today.
Nail-Biting Mid Game
The Dodgers closed in during the top of the 5th inning when Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer, making it 3-2. But guess who answered back immediately in the bottom half? None other than Masyn Winn, who hit a majestic 410-feet homer to center!
️ This extended our lead to 4-2.Closing it Out Strong
In the bottom of the 8th inning, Nolan Arenado sealed the deal with a solo homer to left field, putting us up 5-2. The crowd went wild! Our pitchers continued to impress; especially Ryan Helsley, who closed the game with three solid outs in the 9th inning to secure the victory.
Player Highlights
- Alec Burleson was a standout, not just at bat but also with strategic base running.
- Willson Contreras showed why he's behind the plate with timely hits.
- Masyn Winn not only with a superb homer but key defensive plays too.
- Nolan Arenado with the final big blow that added an extra layer of security to our lead.
Go Cardinals!
A big shoutout to all the fans who showed up or tuned in to support us. Today was a great display of teamwork, skill, and sheer willpower. Let's keep this momentum going!
Final Score: 5-2, Cardinals Win!
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Cardinals (August 17th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |