Cardinals Swing Past Angels: A Dominant Display at Busch Stadium

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Angels faced off in a game that showcased the Cardinals' offensive firepower and pitching prowess, leading to a 12-5 victory. This win improved the Cardinals' season record to 4-2, while the Angels also stand at 4-2 after this matchup. The game, held at Busch Stadium, drew an attendance of 20,309 fans who witnessed the Cardinals rack up 12 runs on 12 hits without committing a single error.

Key Performances on the Field

The Cardinals' hitters were relentless throughout the game, with notable performances from several players. Iván Herrera led with an impressive batting average of .750 for this game, securing three hits in four at-bats and crossing home plate three times himself. Nolan Arenado also shone brightly with a .667 batting average and demonstrated exceptional plate discipline by drawing walks in 40 percent of his plate appearances.

On the pitching side, Sonny Gray started for the Cardinals but had a challenging outing with an ERA of 7.5 over six innings pitched. However, he managed to strike out an impressive number per nine innings ratio (13.5), showcasing his ability to get outs when needed despite allowing five earned runs.

Angels' Efforts and Comeback Attempt

The Los Angeles Angels showed resilience despite trailing early in the game. They mounted a significant comeback attempt in the seventh inning by scoring four runs on four hits but ultimately fell short as their bullpen couldn't contain the late surge from St. Louis's offense.

Looking Ahead

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to continue their campaign as they travel to Boston for their next series against the Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 4th at 2:10 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live on NESN as both teams look forward to adding another win to their records.

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