Cardinals defeat Reds with strong offensive display at Busch Stadium

The St. Louis Cardinals overcame an early deficit to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 10-3 on June 5, 2026, at Busch Stadium. The Reds initially led 3-0 in the first inning, but the Cardinals rallied to tie the game by the third inning. Key contributions came from Alec Burleson, who hit a home run, and Lars Nootbaar, who returned to the lineup and added to the offense. The Cardinals pulled away in the later innings, capitalizing on Reds' errors and securing the victory with a five-run sixth inning. Hunter Dobbins earned the win in relief for St. Louis, while the Reds struggled to contain the Cardinals' bats throughout the game.

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