The Cincinnati Reds took on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on September 17, 2025. The Reds secured a 6–2 victory, improving their record to 75-76. The Cardinals, on the other hand, fell to 74-78. Brady Singer earned the win, bringing his season record to 13-10 with an ERA of 3.94.

Spencer Steer was a standout for the Reds, contributing five RBIs, including a home run. The Reds managed to collect 11 hits, while the Cardinals were held to five. Andre Pallante, the Cardinals’ pitcher, took the loss, making his record 6-14 with an ERA of 5.23. This game solidified the Reds’ position in the NL Central standings, placing them third, while the Cardinals remained in fourth place.

The Cardinals started strong with a run in the first inning. The Reds answered back in the fourth with three runs, taking the lead. In the fifth inning, the Reds added another run to make it 4-1. The Cardinals tried to close the gap with a run in the sixth inning. However, the Reds scored two more runs in the seventh inning, securing a 6-2 victory. The game ended without any more scoring from either team.

Spencer Steer stood out for the Reds with a powerful performance at the plate. He hit a home run and drove in five runs, providing a big boost to his team. Gavin Lux also contributed with three hits, helping the Reds secure the win.

On the mound, Brady Singer was the winning pitcher for the Reds. He pitched 5.67 innings, allowing only one earned run and striking out six batters. His effective pitching kept the Cardinals’ offense in check for most of the game.

For the Cardinals, Alec Burleson had a notable game with two hits, including a home run. However, Andre Pallante took the loss after giving up four runs over five innings. His struggles on the mound allowed the Reds to gain an early lead that they maintained throughout the game.

What’s Next

The Reds’ win over the Cardinals improves their record to 75-76. This places them in 3rd position in the Central Division. The Cardinals now have a 74-78 record, slipping to 4th in the standings. With the Reds and Cardinals so close in the standings, each game is important. The Reds’ victory provides a small cushion over the Cardinals. As the season progresses, both teams will aim to improve their positions.

The Cincinnati Reds will start a new series against the Chicago Cubs. The first game of the series is on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 7:15 PM. This game will be at Great American Ball Park, where the Reds will play the Cubs for four games.

The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Milwaukee Brewers next. The series begins on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 8:15 PM. The Cardinals will play this series at home in Busch Stadium.

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