The St. Louis Cardinals' season is over as they were shut out by the Philadelphia Phillies with a score of 2-0. This series won't be one to remember for the organization.
The St. Louis Cardinals had a meltdown Friday afternoon, letting up six runs in their 6-3 loss. While they didn't have a meltdown Saturday night, they just couldn't get their bats going.
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The Cardinals were shut down by Phillies pitching. Aaron Nola went 6.2 innings, striking out six. The Phillies bullpen kept the shutout intact for Nola, closing out the final 3.1 innings.
The loss was devastating for St. Louis Cardinals fans. They were hoping for a better sendoff for Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols, who are retiring this offseason. Fans can't believe this is the last time they'll see the duo in a Cardinals uniform.
"Just embarrassing," one fan cried.
"Sad ending for Albert, Yadi, and possibly Waino. Everyone get excited for next season and winning 90 games just to s**t te bed when it matters. Two 'stars' go 1-15 with 6Ks," another fan explained.
Fans called out the performances of Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. They haven't had a good series, going 1-15 combined. Given how much they carried this team this season, fans were disappointed that they were nonexistent at the plate.
Fans are hoping that the St. Louis Cardinals can bounce back next season. They'll have to do it without Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols though.
The St. Louis Cardinals say farewell to Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina
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The Cardinals will look a bit different next year. Albert Pujols is hanging up his cleats after a long 22-year MLB career. Spending the bulk of his career in St. Louis, Pujols has become one of the most beloved baseball players of all time.
"The Machine" won two World Series titles with the Cardinals. He was voted to 11 All-Star games and was a three-time NL MVP. Albert Pujols is leaving the league a well-accomplished player.
Joining him in retirement is catcher Yadier Molina. Molina spent all 19 years of his MLB career with the Cardinals. A 10-time All-Star and winner of nine Gold Glove Awards, Molina has become a fan-favorite.
Given how long the pair have played in a Cardinals uniform, it will be weird to see the team without them next season.