Did the Cubs' Ninth-Inning Rally Fall Short Against the Cardinals?

The Chicago Cubs, with a record of 27-25, faced off against the St. Louis Cardinals, who stood at 24-26. The game concluded with a final score of 7-6 in favor of the Cardinals.

The Cubs started slow but picked up momentum in the fourth inning with three hits that resulted in three runs. Despite their efforts, they couldn't maintain this pace consistently throughout the game. In total, they managed to secure 12 hits and scored six runs without committing any errors.

Seiya Suzuki was instrumental for Chicago, contributing significantly to their offensive efforts. The seventh inning saw another run added to their tally due to a hit and an error by St. Louis. The ninth inning brought some hope for Chicago as they rallied with four hits and two runs but ultimately fell short.

On the pitching side, Mark Leiter Jr., who had been reliable throughout much of the season, struggled during his appearance on this occasion. He faced challenges from St. Louis hitters and ended up being charged with both a loss and a blown save.

The Cardinals had an impressive performance at Busch Stadium despite early setbacks. They accumulated 15 hits over nine innings while scoring seven runs against Chicago's pitchers. Their third inning was particularly productive as they managed four hits leading to two crucial runs that set them on course for victory.

JoJo Romero emerged as one of St.Louis' key players by securing his second win of this season while Ryan Helsley earned his sixteenth save despite facing pressure from Chicago's late-game surge.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game between these two teams on May 26th at Busch Stadium in St.Louis starting at 11:10 PM Central Time broadcasted live on ESPN.