Cardinals capitalize on Reds' error for 10-9 victory at Great American Ball Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-9 in a thrilling ninth inning on August 20 at Great American Ball Park. A critical dropped fly ball by Dane Myers allowed the Cardinals to score four runs after initially trailing. Matt McLain hit a grand slam to give the Reds a brief 5-4 lead, but they fell short despite mounting a comeback that included four runs in the final frame. The game concluded a chaotic five-game series, with the Cardinals winning three of the matchups.
- •Cincinnati led 5-4 before the crucial error in the ninth inning.
- •Dane Myers dropped a fly ball that allowed the Cardinals to score.
- •Matt McLain's grand slam gave the Reds a temporary lead.
- •Reds' comeback included four runs with two outs in the ninth.
- •The game concluded the five-game series with Cardinals winning three.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Dropped final out ultimately costs Reds as their ninth-inning comeback bid falls short against Cardinals
"A fly ball to left-center field bounced off Dane Myers' glove and opened the door for bedlam at Great American Ball Park.
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