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Cardinals Outshine Brewers in a Spectacular 10-Inning Victory at Busch Stadium

In a display of resilience and tactical prowess, the St. Louis Cardinals emerged victorious against the Milwaukee Brewers in a game that underscored their determination to climb up from their 62-64 season record. The Cardinals, playing on their home turf at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, overcame the Brewers, who held a more favorable record of 73-53 before this encounter, with a decisive 10-6 win.


Aug 21, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Joey Ortiz (3) hits a two run double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The match extended into extra innings, captivating fans with a showcase of offensive strength from both sides. The Cardinals edged out the Brewers in hits, tallying 13 against the Brewers' 11. Each team also recorded an error apiece during this tightly contested game.


Nolan Arenado and Luken Baker were standout performers for the Cardinals. Arenado's batting average soared to .600 for this game, including one home run that played a crucial role in his team's offensive success. Baker matched this excellence with his own remarkable performance; he not only hit a home run but also achieved an impeccable batting average of 1.000 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of 1.0.


Aug 21, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Joey Ortiz (3) hits a one run sacrifice fly against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

On the defensive end, Ryan Helsley was instrumental in securing the win for his team with his stellar pitching performance that resulted in an earned run average (ERA) of 0.0 during his time on the mound.


Despite putting up a strong fight and keeping pace throughout most of the game, the Brewers fell short as they couldn't counteract the Cardinals' surge in extra innings where four runs by St. Louis ultimately determined the outcome.


Aug 21, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (12) slides safely past St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

As both teams prepare for their next encounter scheduled for August 22nd at Busch Stadium at 2:15 PM EDT, fans are eagerly anticipating another intense matchup between these two rivals. The upcoming game promises to deliver more high-quality baseball action and will be available for viewing on BSWI for those unable to attend in person.


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