The Cardinals Pull Off a Ninth Inning Comeback
In a thrilling game on Wednesday, the Cardinals showed their resilience by pulling off a ninth inning comeback. It all started with Victor Scott II, who led off the inning with a powerful single and then stole second base. With one out, Luken Baker stepped up to the plate as a pinch-hitter after Michael Siani struck out.
The Cardinals had been strategizing and looking for opportunities to utilize Baker during the spring season. They knew that if he made the team, he could potentially find himself in a crucial situation just like this one.
With the game on the line, Baker delivered a clutch hit, driving in Scott and tying the game. The Cardinals went on to score two more runs in the inning, securing a thrilling victory.
This comeback win not only showcases the Cardinals’ determination and never-give-up attitude, but it also highlights the potential impact of players like Baker on the team. Keep an eye out for more exciting moments like this as the Cardinals continue their spring training.
Miles Mikolas Shines in Cardinals Loss to Mets
JUPITER, Fla. –
In a sunny and warm spring training game, Miles Mikolas delivered his best performance yet, allowing only one run over five innings. Despite his strong outing, the Cardinals fell short to the Mets with a final score of 2-0.The game provided an opportunity for the Cardinals to practice a potential game situation in the ninth inning. With Victor Scott II leading off with a single and stealing second, pinch-hitter Luken Baker stepped up to the plate after a Michael Siani strikeout. The team has been working on finding spots for Baker during the spring, knowing he could potentially find himself in this exact situation during the regular season.
Manager Oli Marmol commented on the importance of mimicking game situations, stating, “It’s good to be able to do it from time to time.” Baker drew a walk to keep the potential rally going, but the Cardinals were unable to capitalize as Matt Koperniak struck out and Thomas Saggese flew out to right.
Despite the loss, there were some standout performances from the Cardinals. Mikolas had a strong outing, only allowing two hits and striking out three. Pedro Pages also had a solid day at the plate, leading off the sixth inning with a double.
In other news, top prospect J.J. Weatherholt was reassigned to the minor-league camp after a successful first big-league camp. He will be playing in the spring breakout prospects game on Friday. After the game, Tekoah Roby was also optioned to Springfield.
The Cardinals will look to bounce back on Thursday as they take on the Astros in West Palm Beach. Steven Matz will get the start for the Cardinals. Stay tuned for more updates and follow Rob Rains on Twitter @RobRains for the latest news and updates.
