Did Cardinals' Sixth Inning Spark Get Extinguished by Reds' Ninth Inning Rally?

The St. Louis Cardinals faced off against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium in a game that ended with a final score of 11-6. The Cards now stand at 73-78, while the Redlegs hold a balanced record of 75-75.

First Inning

The opening inning saw both teams struggling to find their rhythm, with neither side managing to score. The Birds were unable to capitalize on any opportunities, leaving fans eager for action.

Second Inning

In the second inning, the Reds took an early lead with 1 run from just one hit. However, the Cards responded swiftly as Iván Herrera contributed significantly by scoring after his single hit in four at-bats.

Third and Fourth Innings

Both teams remained quiet during these innings as pitchers dominated play. Matthew Liberatore showcased his skills for the Redbirds with an impressive ERA of 3.0 and WHIP of 0.8333 over six innings pitched.

Fifth and Sixth Innings

The fifth inning was uneventful for both sides until the sixth when St. Louis found their stride again, scoring three runs off three hits thanks to contributions from players like Brendan Donovan who maintained an average of .600 in this game.

Seventh Inning

Momentum shifted back towards Cincinnati during this period as they scored three more runs on three hits while keeping St.Louis scoreless despite efforts from Alec Burleson who had two RBIs earlier in play.

Eighth and Ninth Innings

As tension mounted into these final stages; it seemed anyone's game until disaster struck for our beloved team: A staggering four-run rally by Cincinnati sealed victory against us despite valiant attempts made throughout previous periods including notable performances such as Willson Contreras’ batting average standing strong at .667!

This loss leaves fans eagerly anticipating redemption when next facing off against them tomorrow night here again under lights starting promptly around quarter-to-eight Eastern Time (7:45 PM EDT) broadcasted live via FDSOH network channel – don’t miss out sharing your thoughts about today’s match-up using hashtags #CardinalsVsRedsFinalScore & #PostGameAnalysis across social media platforms!