Electric Comeback Victory for the Cards!
What a game, Redbirds fans!
Our St. Louis Cardinals clinched a nail-biting win against the Milwaukee Brewers with a final score of 4-3. This game was a classic example of why you never count the Birds out, even when things look bleak. Let's break it down.A Rocky Start
The opening looked grim for our Cardinals, with the Brewers jumping to an early 3-0 lead in the 1st inning. Despite Matt Carpenter getting on base and Lars Nootbaar drawing a walk, our boys couldn't capitalize early on. Milwaukee was quick to respond, with key hits and a walk bringing in three runs.
The Cardinals Claw Back
Our Fighting Cardinals showed their resilience starting in the 2nd inning. A crucial walk by Nootbaar brought home Brendan Donovan, putting the Cards on the board. But it was Paul Goldschmidt, true to form, who delivered a momentum shift with a solo homer in the 5th inning that narrowed the gap to 3-2.The 6th inning was where our comeback spirit truly shined. Michael Siani’s critical single and steal, coupled with Goldschmidt’s RBI single, tied the game at 3-3. The tension was palpable!
Sealing the Deal
Our breakthrough came in the 7th, with Siani doubling to bring Donovan home, moving the Cards into the lead for the first time. The score now stood at 4-3, and that's where it would remain, thanks to our impenetrable bullpen.The Brewers offered little in response over the last two innings. Ryan Helsley stepped up in the 9th, delivering the final blows to seal a Cardinals victory. His strikeouts and that crucial line-out by Sal Frelick ended the game on a high note.
Takeaways From a Thrilling Night
This game had everything: early drama, a comeback narrative, and a showcase of the bullpen's strength. Goldschmidt was, as always, a key player, but it was a team effort with contributions from every corner.
As fans, we live for games like these—where hope never fades and our Cardinals fight till the last out. Let's carry this energy forward! Onto the next one, with our eyes set on October. #STLCards
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Brewers (May 12th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 |