5/20/23 LV:

Ladies and gentlemen, what a thrilling game we witnessed at Dodger Stadium tonight! Thank you for checking in at LA Crosstown Rivals, your source for Los Angeles Pro Sports Standings and Scores. Did you know we’re on Instagram and Facebook? Follow us to keep on top of your favorite LA crosstown rivals.

The St. Louis Cardinals came out swinging and delivered a resounding blow to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nolan Gorman, a young talent on the rise, stepped up when it mattered most, launching a majestic three-run homer off Victor González in the eighth inning. That swing of the bat propelled the Cardinals to a 6-5 victory and lifted them out of the NL Central cellar for the first time in nearly a month.

The drama didn’t end there, my friends. The Dodgers fought tooth and nail, rallying with two runs in the ninth to create a nail-biting finish. But in a crucial moment, with the potential tying run on second base, Mookie Betts couldn’t connect, taking a called third strike from Giovanny Gallegos. The crowd held its breath as that full-count fastball painted the outside corner. With that, the Cardinals emerged triumphant, leaving the Dodgers to ponder what might have been.

St. Louis has been on a tear recently, winning 10 of their last 13 games after enduring an eight-game losing streak. Their resilience has propelled them into fourth place in the division, just ahead of the Cincinnati Reds. The Cardinals had languished in last place since April 26, but tonight’s victory, fueled by Gorman’s heroics, signifies a turning point for this team.

It was a moment of pure joy for Gorman, who admitted the electric atmosphere in the stadium fired him up. His home run, his second against left-handed pitchers in his young career, traveled a mighty 400 feet into the Cardinals bullpen in right field. What a way to celebrate the first anniversary of his major league debut! Manager Oliver Marmol showed confidence in Gorman, allowing him to face more lefties, and the young slugger seized the opportunity with great poise and power.

Miles Mikolas took the mound for the Cardinals and delivered an impressive performance, allowing just three runs and six hits over a season-high seven innings. He showcased great control, keeping the ball down when needed and elevating it at the right moments. Mikolas’s strong outing, combined with the offensive firepower led by Gorman, proved to be the winning formula for St. Louis.

Let’s not forget the Dodgers’ J.D. Martinez, who displayed his own power with a clutch three-run homer in the sixth inning. However, it was not enough to overcome the Cardinals’ surge. Noah Syndergaard, the Dodgers’ starter, battled through five innings, surrendering three runs and four hits, ultimately earning a no-decision. The Dodgers will look to bounce back tomorrow as they send Clayton Kershaw to the mound to face the hometown hero Jack Flaherty of the Cardinals.

This game had everything a baseball fan could hope for—tense moments, remarkable displays of talent, and the thrill of victory and defeat. It’s moments like these that remind us why we love this game. Until next time, folks, this is Lucky Vincent signing off from Dodger Stadium.