Tough Night at The Big A: Cardinals Take Down Angels
As an Angels fan, there's nothing like the thrill of game day at The Big A. Unfortunately, last night's matchup against the Cardinals didn't give us the outcome we hoped for, but it sure wasn't short on excitement. Let's dive into what went down.
Angels' Early Lead Evaporates
The game started off with some great defense, with both teams holding the line and keeping it scoreless through the first couple of innings. Our boys showed promise early on, especially in the 3rd inning when we lit up the scoreboard. A double by Kyren Paris brought Zach Neto home, setting off a cascade of runs. The highlight was Kevin Pillar blasting a homer to left field, bringing in himself and Taylor Ward to bolster our lead to 4-0. The excitement in the stands was palpable as it looked like we might just run away with this one.
Cardinals Rally in the 7th
However, as any seasoned baseball fan knows, no lead is safe until the last out is made. The Cardinals staged a comeback in the top of the 7th inning that saw our lead disappear. Nolan Arenado kicked it off with a solo homer, and the Cards kept the hits coming. A series of singles and walks, compounded with a few missteps by our defense, allowed the Cardinals to put up an eight-spot in the inning. Suddenly, we found ourselves down 4-8, and the momentum shifted dramatically.
Late Game Attempts Fall Short
In the bottom of the 8th, our guys tried to claw back, with Pillar knocking in Jo Adell to cut the deficit. But despite this valiant effort, the Cards' bullpen held strong. When the final inning came around, the Cardinals extended their lead to 10-5, capitalizing on a couple of errors by our side. Our bats couldn't muster the rally we desperately needed in the bottom of the 9th, and the game closed with a tough loss.It's never easy to watch our Angels struggle, especially when victory seems so close within grasp. Yet, there's always something special about being an Angels fan, win or lose. The camaraderie, the shared highs and lows, and the eternal hope that next game will be ours. Let's regroup, support our team, and get ready to cheer them on in the next game. Remember, it's a long season, and if baseball teaches us anything, it's that anything can happen. Go Angels!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Angels (May 14th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 1 |