Cardinals score six runs in wild ninth inning to edge Reds 10-9

The St. Louis Cardinals scored six runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 10-9 on August 20, 2026. The Reds led 5-3 going into the ninth but experienced a critical error when outfielder Dane Myers dropped a fly ball that would have secured the final out. Despite a late rally with four runs in the bottom of the ninth, Cincinnati fell short. This loss marks another setback for the Reds, likely keeping them out of playoff contention, while the Cardinals push for the final wild card spot in the National League.

• 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Reds drop final out, lose to Cardinals in MLB’s wildest 9th inning of the season