The St. Louis Cardinals took on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 29, 2025. The Cardinals won the game 7-5. This victory improved their season record to 66-69, while the Reds fell to 68-66.
Matt Svanson was the winning pitcher for the Cardinals, bringing his record to 2-0. Key performances included Ivan Herrera, who scored two runs and had two hits, and Masyn Winn, who drove in three runs with three hits. The game was played in clear weather with a temperature of 100 degrees.
The Cardinals started strong, scoring in the first three innings. They got one run in the first inning and added two more in the second. In the third inning, they scored another run, making it 4-2. The Reds replied with two runs in the first inning, but then their bats went quiet until the sixth. In the sixth inning, the Reds scored one run, but the Cardinals held their lead. The Reds added one run in both the seventh and eighth innings, closing the gap. The Cardinals scored once more in the eighth, sealing their 7-5 victory. Both teams were held scoreless in the ninth inning.
| Matthew Liberatore | 5 innings | 8 hits | 3 runs |
Matthew Liberatore pitched for the Cardinals and covered 5 innings. He allowed 8 hits and 3 runs. Liberatore also struck out 4 batters.
Matt Svanson played a key role for the Cardinals. He pitched 1.33 innings without allowing any runs. Svanson also struck out 3 batters and secured the win.
Tony Santillan took the loss for the Reds. He pitched 1 inning and allowed 2 runs. Santillan also walked 1 batter and struck out 1.
What’s Next
The Cardinals’ win against the Reds improved their record to 66-69, but they remain in 4th place in the Central division. This victory is important for their standings, as it brings them closer to the Reds, who hold a 68-66 record and are in 3rd place. The win helps the Cardinals in their pursuit to move up in the division rankings. This game added another chapter to the rivalry between the Cardinals and the Reds. Both teams are fighting for a better position in the division. With this win, the Cardinals have gained momentum, which could impact future games. The Reds, on the other hand, will need to bounce back to maintain their position.
The St. Louis Cardinals continue their series against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The game will take place at the Great American Ball Park at 6:40 PM. The series will wrap up on Sunday, August 31, 2025, with a game at 12:10 PM. After this series, the Cardinals will head home to face the Athletics on Monday, September 1, 2025.
The Cincinnati Reds will also continue the series against the Cardinals on the same dates. Following this series, the Reds will host the Toronto Blue Jays at Great American Ball Park starting on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 1:10 PM. They will play three games against the Blue Jays from September 1 to September 3, 2025.
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Last updated:August 30, 2025 Cardinals, Reds