Game result and context
Cincinnati Reds Defeat St. Louis Cardinals 5-4
The Cincinnati Reds secured a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on August 19, 2026, overcoming a late rally by the visitors.
Final result
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4. The Cardinals fall to 65-63, while the Reds improve to 61-66.
How the game changed
The Cardinals took an early 2-0 lead in the fourth inning. The Reds responded in the sixth inning with three runs, highlighted by a three-run home run from Sal Stewart. Cincinnati added two more runs in the eighth inning to extend their lead to 5-2. The Cardinals attempted a comeback in the ninth inning with a two-run home run from Jordan Walker, but the Reds held on for the win.
Key performances
Sal Stewart led the Reds with a home run and three RBIs. Matt McLain contributed three hits and scored two runs for Cincinnati. Reds pitcher Chase Burns struck out eight batters over five innings. For the Cardinals, Jordan Walker hit a two-run home run. St. Louis pitcher Matthew Liberatore took the loss, allowing three earned runs and striking out nine over six innings.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the St. Louis Cardinals hold a 65-63 record, sitting third in their division and fifth in the wild card race. The Cincinnati Reds are 61-66, ranking fifth in their division and eighth in the wild card standings.
Series context
This was the fourth game of a five-game regular season series.
Official game sources
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