Cardinals scored nine runs in the first inning of Game 1
Hayden Wesneski gave up ten hits and eleven runs (four earned) for the Cubs
Masyn Winn and Alec Burleson had two-out hits in the first inning
Masyn Winn scored three runs during the doubleheader
Nolan Arenado hit a clutch two-run single in the eighth inning of Game 2
In a thrilling doubleheader on July 13, 2024, the St. Louis Cardinals swept the Chicago Cubs with impressive performances in both games. The first game saw the Cardinals score an astounding nine runs in the first inning, their biggest opening frame since May 15, 2023.
Masyn Winn and Alec Burleson contributed to this massive scoring spree with two-out hits. Hayden Wesneski of the Cubs had a rough outing, giving up ten hits and eleven runs (four earned), one walk, and four strikeouts. The Cardinals went on to win 11-3.
In the second game, Nolan Arenado was the hero for St. Louis with a clutch two-run single in the eighth inning that secured their victory over Chicago by a score of 5-4.
Masyn Winn also had an impressive day, scoring three runs during the doubleheader. He is only the third MLB player to achieve this feat since inning-by-inning data has been tracked in 1974.
The Cubs made roster changes, optioning Ethan Roberts to Triple-A Iowa and welcoming Daniel Palencia for a fresh arm. Leftie Luke Little is expected to be out for at least 15 days due to a shoulder strain.
Both teams put up strong fights in this doubleheader, but it was the Cardinals who came out on top. Their impressive performances demonstrate their determination and skill on the field.
Nolan Arenado delivered a clutch two-run single in the eighth inning to help the Cardinals win 5-4 over the Cubs.
Masyn Winn scored three first-inning runs on the same day, making him the third MLB player to do so since inning-by-inning data started being tracked in 1974.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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None Found At Time Of
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Fallacies
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The author uses an appeal to emotion when describing the crowd's reaction to Arenado's game-winning hit and Arenado's own emotional response. This is an example of an informal fallacy known as 'appeal to emotion'. The author also makes several statements about Arenado's struggles this season, which could be seen as a form of hasty generalization if taken out of context. However, since the article provides enough context for the reader to understand that these statements are based on Arenado's performance in the first half of the season and not a definitive assessment of his career as a whole, this does not constitute a fallacy.
][The large contingent of Cardinals fans at Busch Stadium] erupted with emotion when Arenado’s 104 mph grounder evaded Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and second baseman Nico Hoerner. Willson Contreras trotted in from third and Paul Goldschmidt -- who had doubled into the left-field corner -- scored from second base. The fiery Arenado pumped his fist at second base as the crowd roared.[/
Arenado finally got the kind of moment he has been looking to deliver for months. Staring at near career lows over a first half that has seen him battle left forearm soreness and a right elbow contusion, Arenado came through in the clutch on Saturday night with a two-run, eighth-inning single that propelled the Cardinals to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the rival Cubs.
Nolan Arenado hit a two-run single in the eighth inning, resulting in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Masyn Winn and Willson Contreras homered during the game.
Lance Lynn improved his record to 5-4 after pitching six solid innings.
John King, Andrew Kittredge, and JoJo Romero combined for four scoreless innings of relief in the second game.
Ryan Helsley secured his major league-leading 32nd save in 34 chances by pitching a scoreless ninth inning.
Porter Hodge struck out Brendan Donovan before surrendering the single to Arenado, giving St. Louis the lead.
Michael Busch had three hits, and Miguel Amaya homered in the nightcap for the Cubs.
Javier Assad was activated off the injured list and served as the Cubs’ 27th man, allowing three runs on seven hits in 2 1/3 innings.
Winn hit his fifth homer of the season and Contreras hit his 10th, giving St. Louis a 2-0 lead in the first.
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol was ejected for arguing from the dugout about the first two pitches to Arenado that were called strikes.
The nine runs scored in the first inning of the opener were the most for the Cardinals since May 15, 2023.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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Fallacies
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The article contains some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and an appeal to authority, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The author's statements are primarily descriptive and do not contain any arguments that rely on fallacious reasoning.
]u201CGoing into this break, we want to win this series and get some Ws,” Winn said.
“What a great job they did coming in throwing up five zeros, really giving the offense chance after chance. And then Arenado comes up with a big hit.” Gibson said.
John King, Andrew Kittredge and JoJo Romero (4-1) combined to pitch four scoreless innings of relief in the second game before Ryan Helsley pitched a scoreless ninth for his major league-leading 32nd save in 34 chances.
Hayden Wesneski had a rough outing in Game 1, giving up 10 hits, 11 runs (four earned), one walk and four strikeouts.
The Cubs made roster changes, optioning Ethan Roberts to Triple-A Iowa and welcoming Daniel Palencia for a fresh arm.
Lefty Luke Little is expected to be out for at least 15 days due to a shoulder strain.
Accuracy
The Chicago Cubs were swept by the St. Louis Cardinals in a doubleheader.
Nolan Arenado delivered a clutch two-run single in the eighth inning to help the Cardinals win 5-4 over the Cubs.
Game 1 ended in an 11-3 loss for the Cubs, largely due to a disastrous first inning.
Cardinals swept the doubleheader against the Cubs with wins in both games.
Deception
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The article contains selective reporting as the author focuses on the Cubs' losses in the doubleheader and their struggles with runners in scoring position, while downplaying or omitting mention of positive aspects such as strong pitching performances by some starters and a bullpen that held a lead until the eighth inning. The article also contains emotional manipulation through phrases like 'disastrous first inning' and 'nightmarish inning', which are intended to elicit negative emotions from readers.
The article focuses on the Cubs' losses in the doubleheader and their struggles with runners in scoring position, while downplaying or omitting mention of positive aspects such as strong pitching performances by some starters.
The Cubs finished 3-for-14 with runners in scoring position and left 10 on base.
Fallacies
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The author commits the following fallacies: 1. Hasty Generalization in the statement 'For as good as their starters have been this season, two rough outings by Hayden Wesneski and Javier Assad put the Cubs in tough spots.' The author is making a sweeping generalization about all of the Cubs' starters based on the performance of just two. 2. Ad Hominem in 'Their positive momentum from the past week came to a halt Saturday, getting swept by the Cardinals in the doubleheader.' The author is attributing their loss to their momentum being 'halted' rather than analyzing why they lost. 3. Hasty Generalization again in 'The Cubs had a prime chance to add on in the fourth inning with runners on the corners and nobody out.' The author assumes that because they didn't score, it was a missed opportunity, but there could have been other reasons for not scoring. 4. Appeal to Authority when quoting manager Craig Counsell multiple times. However, since these quotes are directly from the article and not an analysis or commentary by the author herself, they do not count against her score.
For as good as their starters have been this season, two rough outings by Hayden Wesneski and Javier Assad put the Cubs in tough spots.
Their positive momentum from the past week came to a halt Saturday, getting swept by the Cardinals in the doubleheader.
The Cubs had a prime chance to add on in the fourth inning with runners on the corners and nobody out.
