Scott, Nootbar, Winn hit consecutive homers, Cards beat Reds 6-0 and stop Cincy's 5-game win streak
Victor Scott II, Lars Nootbaar, and Masyn Winn hit consecutive home runs in the ninth inning, with Winn hitting his second of the game, as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-0, ending the Reds' five-game winning streak. Miles Mikolas pitched 5 1/3 innings with three hits, no walks, and four strikeouts, while the Cardinals' bullpen maintained the shutout. Cardinals' manager Oliver Marmol was ejected in the eighth inning after disputing a strike call. Elly De La Cruz extended his hitting streak to 13 games despite the Reds' loss, while Gavin Lux's hitting streak ended at 12 games. The Reds placed Jeimer Candelario on the injured list, and Tyler Callihan made his major league debut, going 0 for 2.
Victor Scott II, Lars Nootbaar, and Masyn Winn each hit a home run in the ninth inning, with Winn hitting two in the game, propelling the Cardinals to a 6-0 victory over the Reds, halting their five-game winning streak.
Miles Mikolas delivered a strong starting performance for the Cardinals, allowing just three hits and no walks over 5 1/3 innings, while the bullpen provided hitless relief to secure the shutout.
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol was ejected in the eighth inning after a dispute with the umpire over a called strike against Masyn Winn, marking his 17th career ejection.
Elly De La Cruz of the Reds extended his hitting streak to 13 games and added two stolen bases, leading the major leagues with a total of 13 stolen bases.
Gavin Lux's streak of consecutive games with a hit ended at 12 games as he went 0 for 3 with a walk.
The Reds faced roster changes, placing infielder Jeimer Candelario on the 10-day injured list due to a lower-back injury, and Tyler Callihan debuted in the major leagues, playing left field and going 0 for 2.
Brady Singer, the Reds' starting pitcher, allowed two hits and three walks over six innings, but the team couldn't muster any offense against the Cardinals' pitching.