Cardinals score six runs in wild ninth inning to edge Reds 10-9
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

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.
- •Cardinals score six runs in the ninth inning.
- •Reds outfielder Dane Myers drops a crucial fly ball.
- •Reds scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth.
- •Cards are 2.5 games behind Padres for wild card spot.
- •This loss likely eliminates Reds from playoff contention.
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Reds drop final out, lose to Cardinals in MLB’s wildest 9th inning of the season
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