Reds triumph over Cards 7-4, as Hays' tie-breaking home run halts their 5-game losing streak.
The Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals went head-to-head in an exciting matchup, with the Reds emerging victorious. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays are gearing up for their upcoming game against the Reds, with both teams presenting intriguing pitching matchups.
In the Reds' triumph, Brady Singer shone on the mound, pitching six innings and allowing three runs and five hits. He struck out eight batters without issuing a single walk, securing the win for Cincinnati. Austin Hays contributed significantly to the Reds' offensive effort, hitting a two-run home run in the 5th inning, giving Cincinnati a 5-3 lead. TJ Friedl also drove in two runs with a two-out single in the 2nd inning, putting the Reds up 3-2.
The Cardinals, however, started strong, with Nolan Gorman contributing a sacrifice fly in the 1st inning, giving St. Louis a 2-0 lead. Unfortunately for the Cardinals, St. Louis has lost 12 of Pallante's last 13 starts, with Andre Pallante giving up five runs - two earned - on six hits and four walks in five innings in this game.
The Blue Jays' Chris Bassitt had a solid outing on Monday, counters with an 11-7 record and 4.14 ERA. The Reds have not announced their starting pitcher for Monday's first game against the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays will counter with Hunter Greene, who boasts a 5-4 record and 2.81 ERA.
The Athletics will also be in action on Monday, sending out rookie RHP Luis Morales (2-0, 1.19) to take on Sonny Gray (Cardinals) who pitches with a 12-7 record and 4.19 ERA. The stage is set for an exciting series of games.
In other news, Matt McLain marked his second consecutive game with a home run, hitting one in the 2nd and 8th innings for the Reds. Elly De La Cruz had a double leading off the 5th inning, and Ke'Bryan Hayes had a two-out single in the 7th inning, scoring Elly De La Cruz and extending the Reds' lead to 6-4. Jimmy Crooks also made his mark, hitting his first big league hit and first start behind the plate, cutting the Reds' lead to 5-4 in the 7th inning.
Tony Santillan struck out the side in the 8th inning for the Reds, and Emilio Pagán secured the win with a perfect 9th inning, striking out the side and earning his 26th save.
As the baseball season continues, these teams will undoubtedly provide more exciting matches and moments. Stay tuned for updates on these and other games.
