5/19/23 LV:

Hi everybody, “Lucky” Vincent here for LA Crosstown Rivals with a recap of the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and our beloved Los Angeles Dodgers. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the result we were hoping for as the Cardinals emerged victorious with a 10-5 win.

The Cardinals have been on quite a tear lately, winning 11 of their last 14 games after a rough start to the season. Their newest addition, Oscar Mercado, had a fantastic day, going 3 for 4 and driving in five runs. He’s been making an immediate impact since his St. Louis debut just a few days ago.

The Dodgers got off to a rocky start as Clayton Kershaw struggled on the mound, giving up three runs in the second inning. Mercado delivered a two-run double to cap off the Cardinals’ rally. It was a tough outing for Kershaw, who allowed four runs over 3 2/3 innings and gave up three doubles in the second, a first in his illustrious career.

Mercado wasn’t done yet, adding a two-run single in the fifth inning. The Cardinals have been on a roll lately, winning their last four series and scoring double-digit runs on multiple occasions since early May.

Paul DeJong joined the offensive showcase with a three-run homer in the seventh, extending the Cardinals’ lead to 10-3. He also scored four runs in the game, matching his career high.

On the Dodgers’ side, Max Muncy had a frustrating day and was ejected by third base umpire Paul Emmel after arguing a called strikeout in the fourth inning. It was a disappointing moment for Muncy and the team.

As for the pitching, Drew VerHagen came in relief for the Cardinals and retired seven consecutive batters after replacing starter Jack Flaherty in the fourth inning.

While it wasn’t the outcome we wanted, the Dodgers have had a strong start to the season and will look to bounce back. We’ll be rooting for them as they head to Atlanta for a series against the Braves.

That’s all for now. Until next time, this is Lucky Vincent, wishing you a great day and reminding you to keep the faith in our Boys in Blue.