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Cardinals Rally Past Reds 10-9 in Extra Innings

8/21/2026

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Summary

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The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-9 in extra innings.
Michael McGreevy pitched five scoreless innings before surrendering a bases-loaded sixth.
Matt McLain hit a go-ahead grand slam to give Cincinnati a 5-4 lead.
Dane Myers dropped a ninth-inning fly ball, allowing two Cardinals runs to retake the lead.
St. Louis won the series 3-2, staying 2½ games from the final wild-card.

History

Historical Context

In 1975 the Cincinnati Reds, the Big Red Machine, posted a franchise-record 108 wins and forced a seven-game World Series against Boston. After falling behind 3–0 in Game 7, they rallied to win 7–5, a comeback remembered for Joe Morgan’s decisive hit. The Cardinals-Reds duel today echoes that late-inning swing, showing how postseason turnarounds remain a timeless theme.

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Story summary

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-9 in extra innings.
Michael McGreevy pitched five scoreless innings before surrendering a bases-loaded sixth.
Matt McLain hit a go-ahead grand slam to give Cincinnati a 5-4 lead.
Dane Myers dropped a ninth-inning fly ball, allowing two Cardinals runs to retake the lead.
St. Louis won the series 3-2, staying 2½ games from the final wild-card.

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