Game result and context

Cardinals Defeat Reds 2-1

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 2-1, moving to a 64-61 record while the Reds fell to 59-65.

Final result

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds with a final score of 2-1. The Cardinals improved their record to 64-61, while the Reds moved to 59-65.

How the game changed

The Cardinals scored two runs in the first inning to take an early lead. The Reds responded with a solo home run by Dane Myers in the bottom of the fourth inning, but were unable to score again, resulting in a 2-1 win for St. Louis.

Key performances

Alec Burleson led the Cardinals' offense with two hits and two RBIs. On the mound, Quinn Mathews pitched 4.0 innings with seven strikeouts, and Riley O'Brien earned his 31st save of the season. For the Reds, Dane Myers hit a solo home run. Kent Emanuel took the loss, allowing two earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Luis Mey contributed 2.0 scoreless innings in relief.

Series context

This game was the first of a five-game regular season series.

Official game sources

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