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Cardinals and Reds open five-game series with doubleheader today

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:40 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Cardinals and Reds open five-game series with doubleheader today

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals face the Cincinnati Reds in a day/night doubleheader on August 17, starting at 12:40 PM Central Time. This matchup marks the beginning of a challenging week for both teams, with five games over four days. The Cardinals, riding a two-game winning streak, lead the season series 5-3 against the Reds, who have lost their last two games. Starting pitchers for Game 1 include Quinn Mathews for the Cardinals and an unspecified Reds starter. The second game will feature Rhett Lowder opposing Andre Pallante. Both teams have shown fluctuations in their recent performance as the postseason approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Cardinals are 7-3 in their last 10 games, Reds are 4-6.
•Quinn Mathews and Rhett Lowder are the projected starters for the doubleheader.
•The two teams have split their previous doubleheader this season.
•Sal Stewart leads the Reds with 26 home runs and 91 RBI.
•Cardinals have a 5-3 record against the Reds this season.

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What they're saying

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The St. Louis Cardinals begin a brutal week where they’ll play 5 games in 4 days against the Cincinnati Reds beginning with a day/night doubleheader on Monday. What we know about pitching matchups already shows this might be one of the most interesting and possibly pivotal weeks of the season so far. Here are the […]
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