Reds Rally in 10th for Dramatic Win Over Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds emerged victorious against the St. Louis Cardinals with a 5-3 win in the 10th inning on Sunday, clinching the series. The Reds scored three crucial runs in the top of the 10th inning to secure their lead. A wild pitch allowed Tyler Stephenson to score, giving Cincinnati a 3-2 advantage. Matt Svanson (2-3) was replaced after allowing the go-ahead run. The Reds extended their lead to 5-2 on a subsequent single that drove in two more runs. Cardinals starter Kyle Leahy had a career-best nine strikeouts through six innings, holding the Reds to two runs. Andrew Abbott pitched six innings for Cincinnati, allowing two runs while striking out four batters. Julian Garcia recorded his first career save for the Reds by retiring the final batter he faced. The Cardinals made a late push, narrowing the score to 5-3, but were ultimately unable to overcome the deficit.