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jg2977 · 06-28-2025, 10:20 AM

St. Louis Cardinals: 3rd NL Pennant
1908 1912 1915

Third Time’s the Charm? Cardinals Punch Ticket to 1915 World Series

ST. LOUIS — For the first time in three years, the St. Louis Cardinals are headed back to the Fall Classic.

Behind a breakout performance from right fielder Carlos Murrone and a pitching staff that came up big when it mattered most, the Cardinals clinched the National League pennant with a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants, winning the series 4 games to 2 and sending St. Louis to its third World Series appearance in club history — and first since 1912.

“We’re not done yet,” Murrone said on the field, moments after being named NLCS Most Valuable Player. “It’s been a long road to get here, but we’ve got one more step.”

Murrone, who seemed to deliver every time the Cardinals needed a spark, hit .375 in the series with 7 RBI and 6 runs scored. He didn’t go deep, but his steady production proved vital in a tight, hard-fought series. Still, the 27-year-old slugger insisted his focus remained squarely on the scoreboard, not the stat sheet.

“I didn’t even know what my numbers were,” Murrone said. “I’m just trying to stay locked in and help this team win. That’s the only thing I’m thinking about right now.”

The Cardinals, who previously claimed the NL flag in 1908 and 1912, fell short in both of those World Series. Now, in 1915, they get a third crack at baseball’s biggest prize — this time against the Chicago White Sox, who dispatched the Baltimore Orioles in five games.

With the ghosts of those early 20th-century heartbreaks still lingering, this year’s club will try to do what no Cardinals team has yet accomplished: bring a World Series title home to St. Louis.

“It's been a long time coming,” said manager Frank Halloran. “This city deserves a championship, and this group is hungry to make history.”

The full World Series schedule will be released once the American League celebrations settle, but one thing is already certain — St. Louis will be buzzing, and this team will be ready.

06-28-2025, 10:20 AM	#2457
jg2977 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 25,738	St. Louis Cardinals: 3rd NL Pennant 1908 1912 1915 Third Time’s the Charm? Cardinals Punch Ticket to 1915 World Series ST. LOUIS — For the first time in three years, the St. Louis Cardinals are headed back to the Fall Classic. Behind a breakout performance from right fielder Carlos Murrone and a pitching staff that came up big when it mattered most, the Cardinals clinched the National League pennant with a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants, winning the series 4 games to 2 and sending St. Louis to its third World Series appearance in club history — and first since 1912. “We’re not done yet,” Murrone said on the field, moments after being named NLCS Most Valuable Player. “It’s been a long road to get here, but we’ve got one more step.” Murrone, who seemed to deliver every time the Cardinals needed a spark, hit .375 in the series with 7 RBI and 6 runs scored. He didn’t go deep, but his steady production proved vital in a tight, hard-fought series. Still, the 27-year-old slugger insisted his focus remained squarely on the scoreboard, not the stat sheet. “I didn’t even know what my numbers were,” Murrone said. “I’m just trying to stay locked in and help this team win. That’s the only thing I’m thinking about right now.” The Cardinals, who previously claimed the NL flag in 1908 and 1912, fell short in both of those World Series. Now, in 1915, they get a third crack at baseball’s biggest prize — this time against the Chicago White Sox, who dispatched the Baltimore Orioles in five games. With the ghosts of those early 20th-century heartbreaks still lingering, this year’s club will try to do what no Cardinals team has yet accomplished: bring a World Series title home to St. Louis. “It's been a long time coming,” said manager Frank Halloran. “This city deserves a championship, and this group is hungry to make history.” The full World Series schedule will be released once the American League celebrations settle, but one thing is already certain — St. Louis will be buzzing, and this team will be ready. Attached Images Last edited by jg2977; 06-28-2025 at 10:31 AM.