Overview

• Andrew Abbott retired 18 consecutive batters over seven innings, conceding only one run and striking out three.
• Matt McLain’s first-inning solo homer put Cincinnati ahead and extended his hitting streak to 10 games.
• Relief pitcher Emilio Pagán closed out a scoreless ninth for his 18th save after the Reds bullpen held St. Louis hitless over the final two frames.
• The victory spared Cincinnati from a series sweep by St. Louis for the first time since April 2021.
• Jose Trevino, Jake Fraley and Elly De La Cruz each delivered doubles and scored runs in the 4-1 finale at Busch Stadium.