Cardinals Struggle to Keep Athletics Grounded in Home Run-Filled Game
St. Louis, MO –
In a high-scoring game at Busch Stadium on Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals faced off against the Oakland Athletics. Despite their recent struggles with limiting home runs, Cardinals starter Sonny Gray couldn’t keep the Athletics grounded as they pushed across seven runs against him.Through six-plus innings, Gray gave up three homers and allowed a total of 10 hits. The right-hander was unable to contain the powerful offense of the Athletics, leading to his departure with no outs in the seventh inning after walking a batter.
This game highlights the ongoing issue for the Cardinals as they continue to struggle with limiting home runs during the second half of the season. Despite their efforts, they were unable to keep the Athletics from scoring and ultimately fell short in the game.
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Cardinals Struggle to Keep Athletics Grounded in Home Run-Filled Game
St. Louis, MO –
In a high-scoring game at Busch Stadium on Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals faced off against the Oakland Athletics. Despite their recent struggles with limiting home runs, Cardinals starter Sonny Gray couldn’t keep the Athletics grounded as they pushed across seven runs and hit three homers against him. Gray’s performance was not enough to secure a win for the Cardinals, as they fell to the Athletics with a final score of 7-3.Through six-plus innings, Gray gave up a total of 10 hits and was unable to contain the powerful offense of the Athletics. He was eventually pulled from the game with no outs in the seventh inning after walking a batter. This loss adds to the Cardinals’ recent struggles in the second half of the season, as they continue to struggle with limiting home runs.
Despite the disappointing outcome, the Cardinals remain determined to turn their season around and make a push for the playoffs. With the help of their strong offense and solid pitching, they hope to bounce back from this loss and finish the season strong.
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