Cincinnati Reds beat St. Louis Cardinals 4-2; Eugenio Suárez homered and drove in 2 runs
Eugenio Suárez homered and drove in 2 runs, while Rhett Lowder worked 5 innings in the Cincinnati Reds' win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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Rhett Lowder worked 5 innings, allowing 2 runs on 76 pitches in the Cincinnati Reds' 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on July 24, 2026. Eugenio Suárez homered and drove in 2 runs at the plate.
The score and club record
The Cincinnati Reds scored in 3 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 7th, when they scored 2 runs. The staff held the St. Louis Cardinals scoreless in 8 of 9 innings. The Cincinnati Reds finished with 4 runs and a 2-run margin.
In the top of the 7th, Eugenio Suárez drove in 2 runs with a home run. The play put the Cincinnati Reds ahead to stay, 3-2.
At the close of July 24, 2026, the Cincinnati Reds were 48-54, 5th in the division and 15.5 games back.
Batting contributions
Eugenio Suárez collected 2 hits across 4 at-bats with 1 run, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, and 1 walk. Tyler Stephenson went 2-for-3 with 1 double and 1 RBI. Sal Stewart finished 2-for-5 with 1 run and 1 RBI.
Nathaniel Lowe went 2-for-5. Elly De La Cruz finished 1-for-4 with 1 run and 1 walk. JJ Bleday had 1 hit in 5 at-bats with 1 run. The Cincinnati Reds got 11 hits from 7 batters. They also drew 3 walks. 2 hits went for extra bases.
Pitching contributions
Over 5 innings, Rhett Lowder used 76 pitches, allowing 1 hit and 2 runs, walking 2 and striking out 4. Across 9 innings, the Cincinnati Reds' staff threw 131 pitches, allowed 2 hits and 2 runs, issued 3 walks, and recorded 9 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.