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Cardinals Rally in Ninth Beats Reds 10-9

8/21/2026

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Summary

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The Cardinals beat the Reds 10-9 after a dropped fly ball sparked a six-run ninth-inning rally.
Center fielder Dane Myers dropped a routine fly ball with two outs, allowing the tying and go-ahead runs.
Reds reliever Brock Burke was charged with six unearned runs, part of ten runs surrendered in the inning.
Cincinnati’s playoff odds fell below 1% after the loss, ending a season with 67 defeats in 128 games.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 the Boston Red Sox, managed by Terry Francona, faced a 0-3 deficit against the New York Yankees in the AL Championship Series. By winning Game 4 on Dave Roberts’ steal and Schilling’s “Bloody Sock” Game 6, they became the first MLB club—and only one of three North-American teams at the time—to reverse a 3-0 series loss, ending an 86-year championship drought.

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Story summary

The Cardinals beat the Reds 10-9 after a dropped fly ball sparked a six-run ninth-inning rally.
Center fielder Dane Myers dropped a routine fly ball with two outs, allowing the tying and go-ahead runs.
Reds reliever Brock Burke was charged with six unearned runs, part of ten runs surrendered in the inning.
Cincinnati’s playoff odds fell below 1% after the loss, ending a season with 67 defeats in 128 games.

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