MLB fans roast St. Louis Cardinals supporters for leaving playoff game early after team blows ninth-inning lead: "I thought they were the best fans in baseball", "This is embarrassing from these people"

St. Louis Cardinals fans are generally considered one of the best fan bases in the MLB, but that reputation took a hit today. After blowing a ninth-inning lead in game one of the postseason against the Philadelphia Phillies, fans headed for the exit. They were down four runs, but still had the bottom of the ninth inning to attempt a comeback, which ended up short.

It was a brutal loss for the Cardinals, and cast doubts over any potential playoff run. Nevertheless, it was shocking to see a fanbase so loyal to their team leave the game early, especially when the game featured Albert Pujols and Yadi Molina.

Talkin' Baseball posted a clip of hordes of fans making their way to the exits on Twitter.

St. Louis is known nationwide for being a baseball city. The title was thrown back in their faces after this embarassing moment.

Other fan bases have dealt with similar issues, where swathes of fans exit the game early. The fact that it happened to a historic team like the St. Louis Cardinals was surprising.

Some feel that the St. Louis Cardinals fans who left early were justified in doing so, given the late-game collapse.

Playoff baseball is such a special and unique experience that it is hard for many to comprehend leaving early. Leaving early means you might miss one of the most legendary moments in franchise history. Many fans feel that isn't worth the risk.

The 2022 MLB playoffs have only just begun, and we have already seen incredible moments.

St. Louis Cardinals and their fans will have a chance at redemption

Wild Card Series - Philadelphia Phillies v St. Louis Cardinals - Game One

On the plus side, this was the first game of the Wild Card series. Unfortunately, for the St. Louis Cardinals, they now have to win two straight to win the series. It's not an impossible task, but certainly not an easy one against the Philadelphia Phillies. The fan base will have to come back tomorrow with renewed energy and vigor to help their team.

If fans in St. Louis want to see their stars end on a high note, they will have to provide a true homefield advantage.