Cardinals Survive 6-Run Ninth to Beat Reds in Cincinnati
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Updated · St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 21
Cardinals Survive 6-Run Ninth to Beat Reds in Cincinnati
3 articles · Updated · St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 21
Summary
St. Louis escaped with a win Thursday after Cincinnati erupted for six runs in the ninth and nearly erased what had looked like a safe Cardinals lead.
A dropped fly ball that should have ended the game opened the door for the Reds' late rally, turning a routine finish into a tense scramble.
The victory came in Cincinnati during a five-game series and held up despite the Cardinals' near-collapse in the final inning.
The game also featured Joshua Baez's history-making debut, Quinn Mathews' second major league start and recent production from Alec Burleson as part of the broader Cardinals storyline.