Cardinals Clip Rockies' Wings with Late Rally at Busch Stadium

The St. Louis Cardinals improved their season record to 61-59 after a narrow victory over the Colorado Rockies, who now stand at 30-88. The game concluded with a final score of 3-2 in favor of the Cardinals, showcasing their resilience and strategic play.

First Inning

The opening inning set the tone for a tightly contested game as both teams struggled to find their rhythm. The Cardinals managed just one hit while keeping the Rockies hitless, indicating an early defensive battle.

Third Inning

St. Louis broke the deadlock in the third inning when they scored their first run, thanks to a timely hit from Alec Burleson. This gave them an initial lead and injected some momentum into their performance.

Seventh Inning

The seventh inning saw a shift in momentum as Colorado's offense came alive with two runs off three hits, briefly putting them ahead of the Cards. However, St. Louis's pitching staff held firm under pressure, preventing further damage.

Eighth Inning

In response to Colorado's surge, St. Louis rallied back in the eighth inning with two crucial runs that ultimately sealed their victory. Brendan Donovan played a pivotal role by driving in two runs during this decisive moment.

Throughout the game, Miles Mikolas delivered an impressive pitching performance for St. Louis with an ERA of 2.7 and WHIP of 0.75 over his innings pitched.

For fans looking forward to more action from these teams, they can catch another matchup between these rivals on August 12th at Busch Stadium in St.Louis starting at 7:45 PM EDT on COLR network.

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