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Reds Suffer Heartbreaking 10-9 Loss on Ninth-Inning Collapse
21 Aug
Summary
- Dane Myers dropped a routine fly ball, costing the Reds the game.
- The ninth inning saw a chaotic 10 runs scored on five hits and eight walks.
- A grand slam gave the Reds a lead, but a late rally fell short.
The Cincinnati Reds experienced a gut-wrenching 10-9 defeat against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, a game where victory seemed within grasp. Center fielder Dane Myers' misplay on a fly ball in the ninth inning proved pivotal, allowing the Cardinals to score the tying and go-ahead runs. This marked a particularly painful loss for the Reds, who have struggled throughout the season.
The ninth inning itself was a spectacle of chaos, with a combined 10 runs scored by both teams. This included five hits, eight walks, a hit batter, and a failed replay review. The Cardinals extended their lead significantly after Myers' error, before the Reds mounted a late offensive surge.
Earlier in the game, a grand slam had given the Reds a 5-4 advantage. However, defensive miscues and struggles by relief pitchers Brock Burke and Zach Maxwell in the pivotal ninth inning allowed the Cardinals to capitalize. The Reds managed to score four runs in the bottom of the ninth, but their comeback effort was ultimately cut short by a game-ending catch.
