St. Louis Cardinals sweep Reds series with 5-3 comeback

The St. Louis Cardinals rallied in the eighth inning to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3, completing a three‑game sweep. A misplayed sacrifice bunt by Victor Scott II and a shortstop error by Matt McLain allowed the go‑ahead run, and Iván Herrera added an insurance run on another error.

Key offensive contributions came from Bryan Torres, who homered, and Jordan Walker, who delivered an RBI double. Ryne Stanek closed the eighth with the final two outs, and Riley O’Brien secured his 17th save. For the Reds, Matt McLain hit back‑to‑back solo homers early and a third homer later in the game, while Tyler Stephenson also homered. Pitcher Sam Moll was charged with the loss after allowing two runs without recording an out.