Cardinals host Reds as both teams struggle entering series

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Cardinals host Reds as both teams struggle entering series
Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds from July 24-26. The Cardinals, currently 4.5 games ahead in fourth place in the NL Central, have a 2-5 record in their last week and are experiencing offensive and pitching slumps. Meanwhile, the Reds have improved their record to 5-5 recently. The series presents a crucial opportunity for the Cardinals to regain momentum after a challenging All-Star Break and poor recent performances, following a first half where they reached nine games over.500.

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  • Cardinals go 2-5 in last week, struggling offensively and on the mound.
  • Reds currently in last place but have a recent 5-5 record.
  • Dustin May will start for the Cardinals, facing questions about his recent form.
  • Series runs from July 24 to July 26 at Busch Stadium.
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The Cardinals begin their series hosting the last-place Reds 4.5 games ahead in 4th place in the NL Central. Instead of building upon a successful first half of the season, which topped out at 9 games over .500, the Cardinals have stumbled out of the All-Star Break, with continued slumps from the same players who […]

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