Cardinals edge Reds with late home run, continuing Cincinnati's struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
In St. Louis on Saturday, the Cardinals defeated the Reds 6-5 after a late two-run homer by Lars Nootbar in the eighth inning. Cincinnati managed to lead for most of the game, with Matt McLain contributing a two-run shot. However, the Reds' bullpen faltered again, culminating in the team's seventh loss in nine outings, dropping their record to 31-32. The Reds nearly staged a comeback in the ninth, loading the bases, but Sal Stewart grounded out to end the game.
- •Lars Nootbar hit a game-winning two-run homer in the eighth.
- •Reds starter Nick Lodolo allowed four earned runs over 5.2 innings.
- •Cincinnati led most of the game, including a three-run rally in the third.
- •The Reds dropped their record to 31-32.
- •Cincinnati loaded the bases in the ninth but failed to tie the game.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Reds lose again on late-inning shot by Cardinals, drop 7th of 9
"Lars Nootbar's two-run homer off Sam Moll in the eighth lifted the Cardinals to a 6-5 win over the Reds on Saturday in St. Louis.
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