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St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds

MLBAugust 19, 2026Great American Ball Park

CardinalsSt. LouisSTL65-63

Cardinals 4, Reds 5

Final
RedsCincinnatiCINWon61-66
Score by inning
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STL000200002491
CIN00000302–570

W Sam MollL Matthew LiberatoreSV Emilio Pagán

Sal Stewart's 3-run homer helps the Reds rally to beat the Cardinals 5-4Sal Stewart hit a three-run home run and the Cincinnati Reds added runs on a throwing error and an infield hit, rallying for a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.Recap · ESPN

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  JJ Wetherholt grounds out, second baseman Matt McLain to first baseman Sal Stewart.
  2.  Iván Herrera flies out to center fielder Dane Myers.
  3.  Alec Burleson strikes out on a foul tip.

Bot 1st

  1.  Elly De La Cruz flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker.
  2.  Sal Stewart grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson.
  3.  Dane Myers flies out to center fielder Nathan Church.

Top 2nd

  1.  Jordan Walker called out on strikes.
  2.  Nathan Church flies out to third baseman Eugenio Suárez.
  3.  Masyn Winn strikes out swinging.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Eugenio Suárez called out on strikes.
  2.  Tyler Stephenson grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson.
  3.  Michael Toglia challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Michael Toglia called out on strikes.

Top 3rd

  1.  Bryan Torres grounds out to first baseman Sal Stewart.
  2.  Blaze Jordan singles on a ground ball to shortstop Elly De La Cruz, deflected by third baseman Eugenio Suárez.
  3.  Jimmy Crooks strikes out swinging.
  4.  JJ Wetherholt doubles (14) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Dane Myers. Blaze Jordan out at home on the throw, center fielder Dane Myers to shortstop Elly De La Cruz to catcher Jose Trevino.

Bot 3rd

  1.  JJ Bleday flies out to shortstop Masyn Winn.
  2.  Jose Trevino pops out to second baseman JJ Wetherholt.
  3.  Matt McLain singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Nathan Church.
  4.  Elly De La Cruz called out on strikes.

Top 4th

  1.  Iván Herrera pops out to first baseman Sal Stewart.
  2.  Alec Burleson walks.
  3.  Jordan Walker strikes out swinging.
  4.  Nathan Church singles on a ground ball to left fielder JJ Bleday. Alec Burleson scores.STL 60%
  5.  Masyn Winn walks. Nathan Church to 2nd.
  6.  Bryan Torres singles on a line drive to right fielder Michael Toglia. Nathan Church scores. Masyn Winn to 3rd.STL 75%
  7.  Blaze Jordan strikes out swinging.

Bot 4th

  1.  Sal Stewart strikes out swinging.
  2.  Dane Myers called out on strikes.
  3.  Eugenio Suárez called out on strikes.

Top 5th

  1.  Jimmy Crooks flies out sharply to right fielder Michael Toglia.
  2.  JJ Wetherholt singles on a sharp ground ball to second baseman Matt McLain.
  3.  Iván Herrera strikes out swinging.
  4.  Alec Burleson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Michael Toglia. JJ Wetherholt to 3rd.
  5.  Jordan Walker strikes out swinging.

Bot 5th

  1.  Tyler Stephenson strikes out swinging.
  2.  Michael Toglia flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker.
  3.  JJ Bleday strikes out swinging.

Top 6th

  1.  Nathan Church challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Nathan Church called out on strikes.
  2.  Masyn Winn grounds out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Sal Stewart.
  3.  Joshua Báez singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Dane Myers.
  4.  Blaze Jordan walks.
  5.  Jimmy Crooks flies out to right fielder Michael Toglia.

Bot 6th

  1.  Jose Trevino flies out to center fielder Nathan Church.
  2.  Matt McLain doubles (17) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Joshua Báez.STL 72%
  3.  Elly De La Cruz singles on a line drive to center fielder Nathan Church, deflected by second baseman JJ Wetherholt. Matt McLain to 3rd.STL 64%
  4.  Sal Stewart homers (27) on a fly ball to center field. Matt McLain scores. Elly De La Cruz scores.CIN 71%
  5.  Dane Myers flies out sharply to center fielder Nathan Church.
  6.  Eugenio Suárez strikes out swinging.

Top 7th

  1.  JJ Wetherholt lines out to center fielder Dane Myers.
  2.  Iván Herrera walks.
  3.  Alec Burleson grounds out to first baseman Sal Stewart. Iván Herrera to 3rd.
  4.  Jordan Walker walks.
  5.  José Fermín pops out to second baseman Matt McLain.CIN 75%

Bot 7th

  1.  Tyler Stephenson pops out to second baseman JJ Wetherholt.
  2.  Michael Toglia called out on strikes.
  3.  JJ Bleday strikes out on a foul tip.

Top 8th

  1.  Masyn Winn strikes out swinging.
  2.  Joshua Báez walks.CIN 70%
  3.  Jose Trevino challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Blaze Jordan called out on strikes.CIN 77%
  4.  Jimmy Crooks strikes out swinging.

Bot 8th

  1.  Jose Trevino singles on a ground ball to center fielder José Fermín.CIN 84%
  2.  Matt McLain singles on a soft bunt ground ball to first baseman Alec Burleson, deflected by third baseman Blaze Jordan. Jose Trevino scores.CIN 93%
  3.  Elly De La Cruz flies out to center fielder José Fermín. Matt McLain to 3rd.
  4.  Justin Bruihl intentionally walks Sal Stewart.
  5.  Dane Myers singles on a soft ground ball to pitcher Justin Bruihl. Matt McLain scores. Sal Stewart to 2nd.
  6.  Eugenio Suárez walks. Sal Stewart to 3rd. Dane Myers to 2nd.
  7.  Tyler Stephenson called out on strikes.
  8.  TJ Friedl pops out to catcher Jimmy Crooks in foul territory.

Top 9th

  1.  JJ Wetherholt hit by pitch.
  2.  Iván Herrera flies out to left fielder TJ Friedl.
  3.  Alec Burleson grounds out to first baseman Sal Stewart. JJ Wetherholt to 2nd.
  4.  Jordan Walker homers (25) on a fly ball to right center field. JJ Wetherholt scores.CIN 85%
  5.  José Fermín doubles (13) on a sharp line drive to left fielder TJ Friedl.CIN 80%
  6.  Masyn Winn grounds out softly, pitcher Emilio Pagán to first baseman Sal Stewart.CIN 85%

Top 4th

  1.  STL 1, CIN 0Nathan Church singles on a ground ball to left fielder JJ Bleday. Alec Burleson scores.STL 60%
  2.  STL 2, CIN 0Bryan Torres singles on a line drive to right fielder Michael Toglia. Nathan Church scores. Masyn Winn to 3rd.STL 75%

Bot 6th

  1.  STL 2, CIN 3Sal Stewart homers (27) on a fly ball to center field. Matt McLain scores. Elly De La Cruz scores.CIN 71%

Bot 8th

  1.  STL 2, CIN 4Matt McLain singles on a soft bunt ground ball to first baseman Alec Burleson, deflected by third baseman Blaze Jordan. Jose Trevino scores.CIN 93%
  2.  STL 2, CIN 5Dane Myers singles on a soft ground ball to pitcher Justin Bruihl. Matt McLain scores. Sal Stewart to 2nd.

Top 9th

  1.  STL 4, CIN 5Jordan Walker homers (25) on a fly ball to right center field. JJ Wetherholt scores.CIN 85%

Win probability

Bot 6th · Biggest swing #1 · STL 2–3 CIN

Sal Stewart homers (27) on a fly ball to center field. Matt McLain scores. Elly De La Cruz scores.

See it in the scoring summary
CIN 71%CIN +35 pts

Game leaders

CardinalsSt. Louis

RedsCincinnati

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
JJ Wetherholt 2B4120000.243
Iván Herrera DH4000011.244
Alec Burleson 1B4110011.289
Jordan Walker RF4112113.288
Nathan Church CF3111001.235
José Fermín CF2010000.242
Masyn Winn SS4000012.239
Bryan Torres LF2011000.234
Joshua Báez LF1010010.182
Blaze Jordan 3B3010012.248
Jimmy Crooks C4000002.176
Totals354941612

2B: Wetherholt, Fermín.HR: Walker.RBI: Walker 2, Church, Torres.SB: Báez 2.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Matthew Liberatore L6.0433091005.04
Luis Gastelum1.000002125.49
Justin Bruihl1.032221293.50

Video

0:28Matt McLain's RBI bunt 0:05Jimmy Crooks strikes out swinging.0:13Sal Stewart's diving stop to get the out1:35Matthew Liberatore sets down nine vs. Reds
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