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.Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_they're leaving 160888they're leaving 😬 https://t.co/I9i7GhskXeSt. Louis is known nationwide for being a baseball city. The title was thrown back in their faces after this embarassing moment.🐻⬇️@ariz2cali@TalkinBaseball_ I thought they were the best fans in baseball1@TalkinBaseball_ I thought they were the best fans in baseball™️Tom Quirk@Lord_of_ShadeBest fans in baseball as long as they're winning lmfao twitter.com/TalkinBaseball…Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_they're leaving 162888they're leaving 😬 https://t.co/I9i7GhskXeBest fans in baseball as long as they're winning lmfao twitter.com/TalkinBaseball…Jared Carrabis@Jared_CarrabisCardinals fans leaving early should have to serve a suspension for the rest of the postseason. Can’t have that. Anything can happen in October. Be better.2100127Cardinals fans leaving early should have to serve a suspension for the rest of the postseason. Can’t have that. Anything can happen in October. Be better.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. Javier Rojas@TheeJavierRojasBut Dodger fans… twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_they're leaving 168392they're leaving 😬 https://t.co/I9i7GhskXeBut Dodger fans… twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Josh@ElGrumpyGillsIf Rays fans did this the entire fucking league would be roasting us. twitter.com/TalkinBaseball…Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_they're leaving 192they're leaving 😬 https://t.co/I9i7GhskXeIf Rays fans did this the entire fucking league would be roasting us. twitter.com/TalkinBaseball…Some feel that the St. Louis Cardinals fans who left early were justified in doing so, given the late-game collapse.…@rkjjm2121@Jared_Carrabis u werent there to see it. the team is done. pitiful@Jared_Carrabis u werent there to see it. the team is done. pitifulPlayoff 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.x-METS RUN NY@styer_samuel@Jared_Carrabis That’s embarrassing. Also those tickets are expensive, I don’t care if it’s 15-0 I’m staying the whole game29@Jared_Carrabis That’s embarrassing. Also those tickets are expensive, I don’t care if it’s 15-0 I’m staying the whole game😂Brian quigley@BpquigsImagine leaving one of the last chances you get to see Yadi and Pujols play baseball. This is embarrassing from these people. twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_they're leaving 295they're leaving 😬 https://t.co/I9i7GhskXeImagine leaving one of the last chances you get to see Yadi and Pujols play baseball. This is embarrassing from these people. twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Mary Ann Cisne@ann_cisneWhat a great day one of the post season! twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_they're leaving 195they're leaving 😬 https://t.co/I9i7GhskXeWhat a great day one of the post season! twitter.com/talkinbaseball…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 redemptionWild Card Series - Philadelphia Phillies v St. Louis Cardinals - Game OneOn 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.