St. Louis Cardinals edge Cincinnati Reds 10-9 in dramatic series finale

The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds have engaged in a highly competitive series in August 2026. In a Wednesday night matchup, the Reds secured a 5-4 victory behind a three-run home run from Sal Stewart and a strong performance by pitcher Chase Burns. The game was marked by defensive errors and small-ball tactics that allowed Cincinnati to manufacture runs.

The series concluded on Thursday with a dramatic 10-9 win for the Cardinals. Trailing 5-4 in the ninth inning, St. Louis capitalized on a crucial error by Reds center fielder Dane Myers on a routine fly ball. This error triggered a six-run rally for the Cardinals, which included hits from Alec Burleson and José Fermín. Despite a late four-run attempt by the Reds in the bottom of the ninth, the Cardinals held on to win the rubber match.

Individual performances highlighted the series, including Jordan Walker’s power for St. Louis and Sal Stewart’s league-leading RBI production for Cincinnati. The outcome of these games impacts both teams' positions in the National League wild-card race.