Reds walk off Cardinals in extra innings after split doubleheader
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Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds salvaged a split of their doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 17. The Reds won the night cap 6-5 in 10 innings after trailing 4-1 and 5-4 in the later stages. A pinch-hit solo home run by Dane Myers in the ninth inning forced extra innings, while Elly De La Cruz secured the victory with a walk-off single, marking his first career walk-off hit. Earlier in the day, the Reds lost the matinee matchup to the Cardinals.
- •Reds win 6-5 in 10 innings against Cardinals.
- •Dane Myers hit a pinch-hit homer to tie the game.
- •Elly De La Cruz recorded his first career walk-off hit.
- •Reds lost the first game of the doubleheader.
- •Game took place at Great American Ball Park.
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — The Reds, Cardinals split their doubleheader. Here's how
"Reds outfielder Dane Myers forced extras with a pinch-hit solo homer in the ninth against St. Louis Monday, ending the day better than it started.
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