Cardinals Soar to Victory! 
What an electrifying game, fellow Cardinals fans! Our boys in red brought the heat to Atlanta, securing a solid 6-2 win over the Braves. Let's dive into the key moments from this stellar performance!Power Display from the Cardinals! 
The game started quietly, but things heated up in the 2nd inning when Paul Goldschmidt blasted a solo homer to break the deadlock. Not to be outdone, Alec Burleson delivered a massive 435-foot homer in the 3rd, extending our lead to 2-0.Lars Nootbaar joined the home run parade in the 4th inning, sending a 412-foot shot to center and making it 3-1. This show of power from our heavy hitters set the tone for the game!
Key Hits and Defensive Plays 
In the 5th inning, Burleson came through again with a clutch single to right, allowing Michael Siani to score and increasing our lead to 4-1. And a big shoutout to the defense for turning crucial double plays, especially in the 2nd and 4th innings which kept the Braves at bay.Willson Contreras showed his muscle in the 8th with a solo homer to right, padding our lead to 5-2.
Closing Strong 
The 9th inning was a bit dramatic as Braves' catcher d'Arnaud’s error allowed Nolan Gorman to score, making it 6-2. Major props to Ryan Helsley for coming in and shutting the door decisively, striking out Laureano with two runners on base to end the game.Our Cardinals demonstrated great resilience and teamwork tonight. With strong pitching, timely hitting, and solid defense, this was a true team effort. Let’s keep this momentum going!
GO CARDS!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Braves (July 21st, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0 |