Cardinals Win in Extra Innings Thanks to Reds’ Costly Error
In a thrilling game on Friday night, the St. Louis Cardinals came out on top with a 7-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Masyn Winn was the star of the game, driving in three runs for the Cardinals. But it was Iván Herrera and Pedro Pagés who stole the show with their impressive home runs.
The game was tied at 5 in the 10th inning when the Cardinals took advantage of a costly error by Reds’ shortstop Elly De La Cruz. With Willson Contreras at bat, he hit a grounder to Tony Santillan, who then threw to De La Cruz. However, De La Cruz’s throw was off target and bounced to first baseman Spencer Steer, who couldn’t handle it. This allowed Nathan Church to score the go-ahead run for the Cardinals.
The Reds had a chance to tie the game in the bottom of the 10th, but the Cardinals’ defense held strong and secured the win. This was a crucial victory for the Cardinals, who are currently fighting for a spot in the playoffs.
The game was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams putting up a fight. The Reds had a strong start, with Tyler Stephenson hitting a two-run homer in the first inning. But the Cardinals quickly responded with a three-run homer from Winn in the second inning.
The Reds tied the game in the fifth inning with a solo home run from Aristides Aquino. But the Cardinals didn’t back down, as Herrera hit a solo homer in the sixth inning to give them the lead once again.
The Reds tied the game once again in the eighth inning, but the Cardinals’ offense was too much for them to handle. With this win, the Cardinals improve their record to 68-61 and are now just two games behind the Reds in the National League Central division.
The Cardinals will look to continue their winning streak as they face off against the Reds again on Saturday. With the playoffs in sight, every game is crucial for both teams and this series is shaping up to be an intense battle. and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports
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The St. Louis Cardinals capitalized on a crucial throwing error by Elly De La Cruz in the 10th inning to secure a 7-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Masyn Winn drove in three runs, while Iván Herrera and Pedro Pagés each homered to lead the Cardinals to victory.
The game was tied at 5 when Willson Contreras hit a grounder to Tony Santillan, whose throw to first base was bounced by De La Cruz. The error allowed Nathan Church to score the go-ahead run. Two batters later, Winn drove in Contreras to extend the lead to 7-5.
Matt Svanson earned the win for the Cardinals, while Ryan Fernandez recorded his first save of the season by striking out De La Cruz to end the game. De La Cruz had a strong offensive performance for the Reds, with a double, triple, and two runs scored, but his costly error proved to be the difference in the game.
Reds starter Zach Littell struggled early, allowing four runs in the first three innings, but then retired 14 consecutive batters. However, Steer’s error in the 10th inning proved to be the key moment in the game, as it allowed the Cardinals to take the lead and ultimately secure the win.
Ke’Bryan Hayes’ solo home run in the eighth inning tied the game at 5 for the Reds, but it was not enough to overcome the Cardinals’ late surge. Hayes has struggled since being traded to the Reds, with only three home runs in 26 games compared to two in 100 games with the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this season.
The Reds will look to bounce back in the second game of the series, with LHP Andrew Abbott facing off against Cardinals RHP Michael McGreevy on Saturday night. The Cardinals will aim to extend their winning streak, while the Reds will try to end their four-game losing streak.
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