St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds Results, Stats, and Recap
The St. Louis Cardinals secured a wild 10-9 comeback victory over the Cincinnati Reds after scoring six runs in the ninth inning.
Where it stands
Fans witnessed a stunning late-inning collapse as the Cincinnati Reds dropped a fly ball with two outs and the St. Louis Cardinals down to their final strike, completely altering the trajectory of the game.
The resulting six-run rally in the ninth inning allowed the Cardinals to edge out a 10-9 win and secure the series victory in dramatic fashion, capitalizing entirely on the defensive miscue. Outlets including The New York Times, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, and MLB.com detailed the game's chaotic conclusion, contrasting it with previous results from the series, such as the Reds' 5-4 win on August 19, 2026.
Coverage does not yet specify how the teams will adjust their rosters or defensive strategies following this unusual ninth-inning sequence, leaving future matchups open to new developments.
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Who reported it (9)
- Reds lose to Cardinals in most Reds way possible Red Reporter · 11h ago
- Down to last strike, Cardinals score 6 runs as Reds drop ball — literally — in 10-9 loss The New York Times · 11h ago
- Cardinals Edge Reds in Thrilling 10-9 Thursday Clash Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
- Reds 5-4 Cardinals (Aug 19, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 11h ago
- Cardinals make most of Reds error, hang on in ninth inning for comeback win STLtoday.com · 13h ago
- St. Louis Cardinals Win Series on Wild 9th-Inning 2-Out Error by Reds Viva El Birdos · 13h ago
- Cardinals 10-9 Reds (Aug 20, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 13h ago
- Dropped fly sparks Cards' wild 6-run rally in 9th to shock Reds MLB.com · 13h ago
- St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds Results, Stats, and Recap CBS Sports · 13h ago broke it first
Answered
What was the final score of the Cardinals vs. Reds game on August 20, 2026?
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds with a final score of 10-9.
How did the Cardinals score their winning runs in the ninth inning?
The Cardinals capitalized on a dropped fly ball by the Reds with two outs while down to their last strike, sparking a six-run rally.
Who won the game between the two teams on August 19, 2026?
The Reds defeated the Cardinals 5-4 in the game played on August 19, 2026.
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