A Tough Loss, But Some Bright Spots
Well, fellow Birds on the Bat fans, it wasn't our night in Houston, with the Cardinals falling to the Astros 5-8. It started off with a bang as Alec Burleson homered to left-center, getting us off to an early lead. However, the Astros quickly responded in the bottom of the first, taking a lead we just couldn't overcome.Highlights Despite the Outcome
Even in a loss, there were some notable performances that deserve a shoutout. First off, Burleson was electric, not just with his early homer but also keeping the pressure on throughout the game. Then there was Masyn Winn, whose 6th inning homer to the left brought us a glimmer of hope, showing the kind of power we love to see from our Cards. And can't forget Nolan Gorman's 7th inning solo shot to right - a smash that gave us Cardinals fans something to cheer about amidst a tough game.Battling to the End
The Cardinals fought hard, that's for sure. The 7th inning looked promising as we loaded the bases with Ivan Herrera's double and Winn's infield single. Dylan Carlson worked a walk to load 'em up, but unfortunately, the Astros' pitching held firm, and we couldn't capitalize fully on the moment. And while the Astros managed to extend their lead in the 7th, our boys didn't make it easy for them.As we moved into the final stretch, the Cardinals continued to battle, but Astros' closer Pressly shut the door in the 9th, ensuring Houston secured the victory. It's tough to swallow, especially seeing the potential for a rally in several innings that just didn't come to full fruition.
Let's tip our caps to Herrera for his efforts at the bat, securing a couple of doubles when we needed them most. And though it wasn't enough tonight, it's these moments of individual brilliance that keep our hope burning for the next game.In baseball, as we know, it's all about ‘the next day’. So, we'll dust ourselves off, learn from tonight, and come back swinging in the next game. Let's go, Cardinals!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Astros (June 5th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 2 |