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Elly De La Cruz lifts Reds over Cardinals with walk-off single in 10th

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Elly De La Cruz lifts Reds over Cardinals with walk-off single in 10th

Summary

Elly De La Cruz secured his first career walk-off hit on August 17, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-5 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in the 10th inning, thus splitting a doubleheader. The Reds' comeback was sparked by Dane Myers, who hit a pinch-hit homer to tie the game in the ninth. Cincinnati's Rhett Lowder pitched 6 2/3 innings, while Emilio Pagán secured the win with a hitless 10th. Earlier, St. Louis won the first game of the doubleheader 2-1.

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By the Numbers

•Cincinnati Reds win 6-5 against St. Louis Cardinals on August 17.
•Elly De La Cruz's walk-off single ends the game.
•Dane Myers hit a tying home run in the ninth inning.
•Rhett Lowder matched a career high with 6 2/3 innings pitched.
•St. Louis had previously won the first game 2-1.

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3:25 AMESPN MLB — De La Cruz's 1st career walk-off hit lifts Reds in 10
2:04 AMYahoo Sports — De La Cruz's 1st career walk-off hit in 10th gives Reds 6-5 win over Cardinals to split doubleheader

What they're saying

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Elly De La Cruz delivered his first career walk-off hit in the 10th inning after Dane Myers hit a tying pinch-hit homer in the ninth, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night to split a doubleheader.
— ESPN MLB