Published: April 1, 2025
ST. LOUIS, MO – The Los Angeles Angels secured a hard-fought 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in a dramatic 10-inning game at Busch Stadium on Monday night, April 1, 2025. The win pushed the Angels’ record to 3-1, while the Cardinals, after a strong start to the season, suffered their first loss, dropping to 3-1.
Key Highlights:
The Angels made a late comeback in the seventh inning, scoring two runs to tie the game at 3-3. The game remained tied until the 10th inning, when the Angels capitalized on a crucial mistake by the Cardinals. With runners on first and second, Nolan Schanuel hit a grounder to second baseman Brendan Donovan, whose late throw to home plate allowed Luis Rengifo to score the go-ahead run. Mike Trout followed with a sacrifice fly to bring in another insurance run, giving the Angels a 5-3 lead.
The Cardinals mounted a response in the bottom of the 10th, with Lars Nootbaar hitting a solo home run to make it a one-run game. However, the Angels’ bullpen shut down the Cardinals’ late rally, securing the win for Los Angeles.
Pitching Performances:
- Angels’ Tyler Anderson started the game and pitched five innings, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out four. He was relieved by a strong performance from the bullpen, with Reid Detmers, Ryan Zeferjahn, and Garrett McDaniels combining for four shutout innings.
- Cardinals’ Miles Mikolas took the mound for St. Louis and gave up two runs on two hits over 5 1/3 innings, striking out three. The Cardinals’ bullpen struggled in the later innings, which ultimately contributed to the loss.
Player Performances:
- Lars Nootbaar was the standout performer for the Cardinals, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored. His efforts helped keep the Cardinals in the game.
- Brendan Donovan also contributed to the offense with a home run, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win for St. Louis.
- On the Angels’ side, Mike Trout made a key contribution in the 10th inning, bringing in an important run with his sacrifice fly.
Looking Ahead:
The series will continue with the next game scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2025, at 4:45 PM PDT. Matthew Liberatore will take the mound for the Cardinals, while the Angels have yet to announce their starting pitcher.
