Photos: Mariners series ends in 10-4 loss for Cardinals
After letting in five runs in the first inning the Cardinals struggled to catch up, ending their series against the Seattle Mariners with a 10-4 loss. Photos by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals center fielder Michael Siani walks away from the plate after striking out in the ninth inning against the Mariners on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Busch Stadium.
Flags from Central and South America line up behind home plate during pregame activities as part of Fiesta Cardenales in advance of Hispanic Heritage Month before the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals infielder Jose Fermin catches the ball too late to tag out Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez as he slides into second base during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar throws a ball in too late as a Seattle Mariners team member celebrates from the bullpen as a runner gets on base during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas throws a pitch in the first inning during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrara, left, confers with pitcher Miles Mikolas in the first inning of a game against Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Busch Stadium. Mikolas allowed five runs in the inning and seven (six earned) overall in his two innings of work.
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals outfielder Michael Siani throws ball back to the infield during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
Seattle Mariners infielder Justin Turner looks back after successfully stealing second base during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena hoists the team’s trident in front of fans after homering in a game against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Busch Stadium.
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals infielder Nolan Arenado high fives catcher Ivan Herrara after they score the first two runs consecutively for the Cardinals during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn's bat breaks as he hits a ball during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
The Cardinals’ Steven Matz pitches against Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Busch Stadium.
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz throws a pitch during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera is hit in the ankle after the ball bounced while batting in a game against Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Busch Stadium.
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn throws the ball to base to get a runner out during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals infielder Paul Goldschmidt gets a runner out at first base during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals infielder Jose Fermin runs to first base during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera runs to third base in a game against Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Busch Stadium.
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar dives for a ball as it slips out of his glove during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals outfielder Michael Siani watches as the Mariners hit a homerun and the Cardinals fans react during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera is congratulated in the dugout after scoring a run in a game against the Mariners on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Busch Stadium.
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Chris Roycroft fist bumps teammates in the dugout after striking out the last batter in the top of the ninth inning during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals infielder Jose Fermin grounds out Seattle Mariners infielder Justin Turner during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien throws a pitch in the seventh inning during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien leaves the mound before being replaced by Chris Roycroft during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn gets out sliding into second base as Seattle Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco throws the ball for a double play during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker celebrates after getting a double and letting the team score two runs during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker tries to run to home before a fly ball is caught to end the inning during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals infielder Luken Baker catches a pop fly to get the batter out during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals pitcher Chris Roycroft throws a pitch during the Seattle Mariners v 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in 50¶È»ÒÊÓƵ on Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
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With a series win over the Seattle Mariners in reach, the Cardinals found themselves down five runs in the first and could not climb out of that hole.
In his first relief outing of the season, Matz leaned on his relief experience from 2023 and a reinforced mentality he noticed while watching the U.S. Open tennis quarterfinals.