Cincinnati Reds edge St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 in 11th inning

The Cincinnati Reds secured a 7-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the nightcap of a doubleheader, winning in the 11th inning. Blake Dunn delivered the decisive RBI grounder with runners on the corners and one out, while shortstop Masyn Winn’s throw could not prevent Spencer Steer from scoring.

Pierce Johnson earned the win by pitching two scoreless innings, and the Reds split the doubleheader after dropping the first game 8-1. Key offensive contributions included home runs from Elly De La Cruz, Nathaniel Lowe and Jordan Walker for the Cardinals. The game featured multiple lead changes and a late rally by the Cardinals to force extra innings before the Reds prevailed.