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Cardinals turn error into rally, take series finale against Reds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:44 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Cardinals turn error into rally, take series finale against Reds

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals faced the Cincinnati Reds on August 20, 2026, and pulled off a dramatic comeback in the 9th inning. After leading 4-0, the Cardinals allowed the Reds to take a 5-4 lead with a grand slam by Matt McLain. In the 9th, an error by Reds outfielder Dane Myers allowed two Cardinals runners to score, giving St. Louis a 6-5 lead. The Cardinals added to their lead with further runs, ultimately finishing the inning ahead 10-5. George Soriano entered the game to close for the Cardinals in the bottom of the 9th after their explosive inning.

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By the Numbers

•Cardinals led 4-0 before Reds scored five unanswered runs.
•Matt McLain hit a grand slam to put the Reds ahead.
•A dropped fly by Dane Myers allowed two Cardinals runs to score.
•Cardinals added four runs in the 9th inning.
•George Soriano faced the Reds in the bottom of the 9th.

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7:44 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals Win Series on Wild 9th-Inning 2-Out Error by Reds

What they're saying

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The Cardinals were determined to win the 5-game series against the Reds Thursday and they got a strong pitching performance by Michael McGreevy and the necessary offensive muscle to get the job done. However, the end result would depend on the Cardinals bullpen holding the lead. Spoiler Alert: you won’t believe what happened at the […]
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