Early Innings Struggle
Hey D-backs fans!
Tough game tonight against the Cardinals, but it sure had its moments. The first inning didn't start as we hoped, with Ketel Marte grounding out to shortstop, and despite Geraldo Perdomo and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each snagging singles, we couldn't manage to bring anyone home. In return, the Cardinals picked up a run thanks to Masyn Winn and Ivan Herrera, putting us behind early. 
Middle Innings Resilience
We showed some resilience in the fifth inning when Randal Grichuk launched a stunning home run that tied it at 1-1, a beauty at 401 feet!
Our pitching really stepped up, keeping the Cards in check for the next several frames. But the real ruckus kicked off in the seventh when the Cardinals scored three quick runs, putting us at a 4-1 disadvantage. D-backs Comeback Attempt
The eighth inning saw Perdomo and Marte collaborating again, managing a crucial run with a sacrifice fly from Gurriel to bring us a little closer. Then Josh Naylor took us on a thrilling ride with his triple that brought Perdomo and Eugenio Suarez home to tie the game at 4-4.
Grichuk was not done in this inning! He doubled to send Naylor in, giving us the lead - 5-4! However, in the bottom of the eighth, the Cardinals rallied with two more runs, putting them back in the lead.Final Innings Desperation
Heading into the ninth inning, we had our hopes high but were facing a narrow 6-5 deficit. Pavin Smith came in as a pinch hitter and delivered a single - a glimpse of hope! But alas, despite Perdomo reaching base with a walk, we couldn't capitalize as the inning closed with Suarez's strikeout. The comeback was so close, yet just out of reach.
A fantastic effort from our guys, but we'll get them next time, D-backs faithful. Onward to the next game! 
️ Let's rally behind our team and keep the spirit alive!Scoreboard for Diamondbacks @ Cardinals (May 24th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 |