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Burleson and Nootbaar fuel Cardinals in 10-3 win over Reds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 3:34 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Burleson and Nootbaar fuel Cardinals in 10-3 win over Reds

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals topped the Cincinnati Reds 10-3 on Friday night. Alec Burleson homered and scored four runs, while Lars Nootbaar contributed two hits and an RBI in his season debut. After a shaky start where the Reds jumped out to a 3-0 lead, St. Louis rallied, scoring 10 unanswered runs, including six in a decisive sixth inning. Hunter Dobbins earned the win with five innings of scoreless relief. The two teams meet again on Saturday with Nick Lodolo set to face Matthew Liberatore.

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By the Numbers

•Cardinals score 10 unanswered runs after trailing 3-0.
•Burleson homers and scores four runs.
•Nootbaar records two hits in his season debut.
•Dobbins pitches five scoreless innings for the win.
•Reds and Cardinals face off again Saturday.

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3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Burleson, Nootbaar spark the Cardinals to a 10-3 victory over the Reds

What they're saying

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Alec Burleson homered and scored four runs, Lars Nootbaar added two hits and an RBI in his season debut and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-3 on Friday night. Nootbaar had surgery on both heels in October. After the Reds scored three runs in the first, St. Louis reeled off 10 straight runs.
— Yahoo Sportsby WARREN MAYES

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