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Cardinals fall to Reds in extra innings after late bullpen struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:21 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Cardinals fall to Reds in extra innings after late bullpen struggles

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals faced the Cincinnati Reds on July 26, 2026, concluding their weekend series at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals initially led after José Fermín's sacrifice fly in the second inning, but the teams exchanged leads throughout the game, leading to a tie at 2-2 after nine innings. The Cardinals' bullpen faltered in the 10th, allowing the Reds to score, resulting in a loss for St. Louis. This setback continues a troubling trend for the Cardinals as they struggle late in games.

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By the Numbers

•Kyle Leahy set a career-high with 9 strikeouts for the Cardinals.
•Elly De La Cruz hit a home run for the Reds, tying the game.
•The game remained tied at 2-2 entering extra innings.
•Cardinals' bullpen allowed a go-ahead run in the 10th inning.
•The game was hampered by extreme heat conditions.

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9:21 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals Bullpen Loses Sunday Game vs Reds in Extra Innings

What they're saying

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With heat indexes in triple digits, the St. Louis Cardinals wrapped up their weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday. Kyle Leahy was a trooper and not only gave the Cardinals a quality start, but also set a career-high for strikeouts. However, the St. Louis Cardinals bullpen would once again become an issue late. The […]
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