“That was brutal” "Nolan Arenado's got that dad strength now" - MLB world reacts to St. Louis Cardinals shocking finish in playoff atmosphere. × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Baseball MLB News Nolan Arenado s got that dad strength now That was brutal - MLB world reacts to St Louis Cardinals shocking finish in playoff atmosphere By Josh Fitzpatrick Modified 28 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Divisional Series - Atlanta Braves v St Louis Cardinals - Game Four The St. Louis Cardinals were looking to recover from a blowout 11-4 defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. In another series with playoff implications, the Tomahawks looked to keep on rolling. But this one wouldn't come easy. At least, not if Nolan Arenado had any say in the matter. He had another MVP-worthy performance at the plate. St. Louis Cardinals@CardinalsWatch out Nolan Arenado's got that dad strength now!1365106Watch out Nolan Arenado's got that dad strength now! Without giving away too much too soon, we'll show you how things got to that point in this MLB powerhouse matchup. Nolan Arenado was center stage in a closely contested see-saw battle that threw sarcasm in the direction of new father, Arenado. St. Louis sought to close the gap in game two. Hoping to put a cherry on top after the pregame induction of three prized players in the team's Hall of Fame, here's how it unfolded. St. Louis Cardinals@CardinalsIt's official! Julián Javier, Charles Comiskey, and Matt Holliday are members of the #CardsHOF!115284It's official! Julián Javier, Charles Comiskey, and Matt Holliday are members of the #CardsHOF! https://t.co/OfAnMVd5Xv The game began with a pitcher's duel between former New York Yankees hurler Jordan Montgomery and Charlie Mortin. Montgomery has been trending up lately, thanks in large part to confidence in his fastball and the fearlessness to throw any pitch in any count. FOX Sports: MLB@MLBONFOXJordan Montgomery's confidence in his fastball has followed him into recent outings for the Cardinals.@Ken_Rosenthal has more on what to expect from him tonight:12318Jordan Montgomery's confidence in his fastball has followed him into recent outings for the Cardinals.@Ken_Rosenthal has more on what to expect from him tonight: https://t.co/10FvjXzRQ7 However, Montgomery's confidence met the wake-up call of the Atlanta Braves offense. Montgomery started strong. Both pitchers surrendered no runs through three. That's when the power surge began as Atlanta broke a scoreless tie in the fourth. With two on and nobody out, veteran catcher Travis D'Arnaud went with the location on a pitch out of the zone away. Atlanta Braves@BravesThis one's not coming back! #ForTheA1529255This one's not coming back! #ForTheA https://t.co/je1UAgTqce The Braves tacked on some insurance when a seeing-eye dribbler by Harris split the infielders, finding centerfield grass. That extended the lead to 4-0 before the conclusion of the top half of the fourth. But the St. Louis Cardinals wouldn't go quietly in the home half of the fourth. They got on the scoreboard with some power of their own. This time, it was Andrew Knizner providing the pop with a runner on base to cut the lead in half 4-2. St. Louis Cardinals@CardinalsLast night: PitcherTonight: Home run hitter66959Last night: PitcherTonight: Home run hitter https://t.co/OwwxnFRqcT After four, with a 4-2 score in favor of the Atlanta Braves, it was "Austin Riley doing Austin Riley things" in the visitors half of the fifth. Atlanta Braves@BravesAustin Riley doing Austin Riley things #ForTheA @austinriley1308789115Austin Riley doing Austin Riley things #ForTheA @austinriley1308 https://t.co/F6MeLG5yCG That gave the Braves a little more cushion with a 5-2 lead. But the St. Louis Cardinals weren't finished. The exchange of power blows continued as a two-run shot off the bat of National League MVP hopeful Nolan Arenado brought the Cardinals within striking distance, trailing 5-4. St. Louis Cardinals@CardinalsSingle Double Home Run 41259Single Double Home Run https://t.co/FUQR5wtdP1 For Arenado, it marked the third hit of the game, bringing him a triple away from the cycle. He would eventually go 4-4 on the night with two singles, a double, and a home run. The Atlanta Braves and St Louis Cardinals with an MLB playoff finish Kenley Jansen closes it out for the Atlanta Braves in the 9th As the ninth drew closer, the St. Louis Cardinals comeback window dwindled as the Braves showcased sparkling defense to match their offensive prowess. With the Tomahawks still leading 5-4, Kenley Jansen came in to try and close it out in the ninth. But the St. Louis Cardinals just wouldn't go away in the home half of the ninth when the bases were loaded for Corey Dickerson for this chopper to tie the game with one out. In a thrilling finish of epic proportions, the Cards' resilience paid off as O'neill came to the plate in a game knotted up at five. In a most unlikely walk-off, Jansen did this: FOX Sports: MLB@MLBONFOXWALK off, @Cardinals 12224WALK off, @Cardinals https://t.co/wZXZ7ANtp9 For the Atlanta Braves, it marked the most atrocious outcome for a team that looked destined for yet another tense win. This about sums up the heartbreak for the Tomahawks. braves guy@McentyreConner@TalkinBaseball_ that was brutal@TalkinBaseball_ that was brutal Give the St. Louis Cardinals credit for gutting and clawing back into this before some late-inning magic. It's sure to be a thrilling conclusion tomorrow night in St. Louis. Even when the season ends, this battle isn't over. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Windy Goodloe × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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