The Cardinals scored 10 runs in the 1st inning vs the Braves, here's what happened

Oct 10, 2019 2.3M views 6:30

What Happened

The Atlanta Braves host the St. Louis Cardinals in a high-stakes playoff matchup. In the top of the first inning, the Cardinals explode for 10 runs, an unprecedented outburst that stuns the Braves and their fans. The inning begins with Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks on the mound. After a leadoff walk, Hicks struggles to find the strike zone, allowing the Braves to work a favorable count. First baseman Paul Goldschmidt (the Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt) then lines a single, putting runners on the corners with one out. Outfielder Tyler O'Neill (Tyler O'Neill of the Cardinals) follows with a sharp single, giving the Cardinals a 1-0 lead. Yadier Molina (Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina) then grounds into a potential inning-ending double play, but Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (Freddie Freeman of the Braves) cannot cleanly field the ball, allowing another run to score. "Damn it," Freeman is heard muttering, knowing the missed opportunity could prove costly. The Cardinals continue to pour it on, with third baseman Nolan Arenado (Nolan Arenado of the Cardinals) delivering a two-run single to make it 4-0. The Braves turn to reliever Max Fried (Max Fried of the Braves) to try to stop the bleeding, but he struggles as well, walking the pitcher and allowing two more runs to cross the plate. "This is not good," laments Braves manager Brian Snitker from the dugout, shaking his head in dismay. By the time the inning finally ends, the Cardinals have sent 14 batters to the plate and scored 10 runs, leaving the stunned Braves faithful in disbelief. "We just couldn't make a play," says Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (Adam Duvall of the Braves). "That first inning really set the tone and we could never recover." The lopsided score and Cardinals' relentless offense prove too much for the Braves to overcome, as St. Louis cruises to a decisive victory in this crucial playoff matchup.

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