MLB Gameday: Reds 4, Cardinals 2 Final Score (07/24/2026)
The Cincinnati Reds claimed a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Friday, snapping their recent slump at the venue. Despite early offensive struggles, the Reds broke through in the seventh inning to secure the win in the series opener.
Eugenio Suárez proved to be the difference-maker. He launched a two-run home run in the seventh inning that shifted the momentum entirely to the Reds. This clutch performance earned him player of the game honors as he finished the night with two hits and two RBIs.
Pitcher Rhett Lowder provided five innings of work, allowing two runs on just one hit while striking out four batters. J. Garcia earned the win, and Pagán secured the save to close out the final two innings of the game. The Reds defense stood firm, committing zero errors throughout the contest.
Offensively, the team totaled 11 hits. Tyler Stephenson also contributed to the scoreboard with an RBI ground-rule double in the fourth inning. Sal Stewart added an insurance run in the ninth to seal the score at 4-2.
The Cardinals managed only two hits during the game, with Blaze Jordan driving in their lone runs on a double in the fifth. The Reds now look ahead in the series as they improve their standing in the National League Central.