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Nootbaar Returns, Cardinals Rout Reds 10-3; Francona Ejected

6/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Lars Nootbaar hit an RBI double in his first game back after heel surgery, giving the Cardinals a 10-3 win over the Reds in St. Louis.
Hunter Dobbins threw five scoreless relief innings, striking out six.
Brady Singer gave up four runs, one earned, in four innings, raising ERA to 5.89.
Cincinnati manager Terry Francona was ejected in the inning after arguing a replay challenge that upheld an out call.

History

Historical Context

The 1975 World Series Game 6, when Carlton Fisk’s 12th-inning, 7–6 walk-off forced a decisive Game 7, cemented baseball’s drama and introduced reaction-shot TV coverage. That legacy echoes in 2024 as Lars Nootbaar returned from heel surgery to spark a 10–3 Cardinals win over the Reds, while Red Sox manager Terry Francona was ejected.

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Story summary

Lars Nootbaar hit an RBI double in his first game back after heel surgery, giving the Cardinals a 10-3 win over the Reds in St. Louis.
Hunter Dobbins threw five scoreless relief innings, striking out six.
Brady Singer gave up four runs, one earned, in four innings, raising ERA to 5.89.
Cincinnati manager Terry Francona was ejected in the inning after arguing a replay challenge that upheld an out call.

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