Cincinnati Reds v St. Louis Cardinals

Match summary

St. Louis Cardinals beat Cincinnati Reds 2-1

A home run in the second half put St. Louis Cardinals in front for good.

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
STL64-61	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	7	0
CIN59-65	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0

W L. Gastelum 3-2L K. Emanuel 0-1SV R. O'Brien 31

Last at-bat

Michael Toglia v Riley O'Brien

Michael Toglia called out on strikes.

1FoulSinker · 97.3 mph0-1
2Called StrikeSinker · 97.9 mph0-2
3Called StrikeSweeper · 83.0 mph0-3

Win probability

100% St. Louis (final)

Play-by-play

All playsScoring plays 2

Bottom 9thCIN0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Michael Toglia called out on strikes.
M. Toglia v R. O'Brien · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 97.3 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 97.9 mph0-2
3. 3Called StrikeSweeper · 83.0 mph0-3
Strikeout
Dane Myers called out on strikes.
D. Myers v R. O'Brien · 8 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 82.1 mph

Box score

St. Louis2Cincinnati1

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Joshua BáezJ. BáezLF	4	1	0	0	0	1	3	.231	1.209
Nathan ChurchN. ChurchCF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.233	.633
Iván HerreraI. HerreraDH	2	1	0	0	3	0	0	.248	.749
Jordan WalkerJ. WalkerRF	4	0	2	0	0	1	3	.286	.842
Alec BurlesonA. Burleson1B	4	0	2	2	0	1	3	.290	.852

Match events

Cincinnati RedsSt. Louis Cardinals

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T
Cincinnati Reds	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1
St. Louis Cardinals	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2

Top 1st

0–2
RunBurleson doubled to right, Herrera scored and Báez scored.

Bottom 4th

Home runMyers homered to left (391 feet).

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Match details

Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026
Started: 3:40 am AEDT
Venue: Great American Ball Park
Competition: MLB
Officials: Vic Carapazza (Home Plate Umpire), Brock Ballou (First Base Umpire), Edwin Moscoso (Second Base Umpire), Hunter Wendelstedt (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 20,434

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Cincinnati Reds

Updated 10 Nov, 11:14 pm

Top 9thSTL0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Iván Herrera flies out to left fielder JJ Bleday.
I. Herrera v S. Moll · 9 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSweeper · 82.1 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSweeper · 82.6 mph2-2
5. 5FoulChangeup · 85.6 mph2-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph2-2
7. 7FoulSweeper · 82.7 mph2-2
8. 8BallChangeup · 85.5 mph3-2
9. 9In play, out(s)Sweeper · 81.7 mph3-2
93.4 mph exit velo47° launch293 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Joshua Báez called out on strikes.
J. Báez v S. Moll · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 81.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 83.3 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSweeper · 81.6 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 85.4 mph2-2
5. 5Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph2-3
Groundout
JJ Wetherholt grounds out softly to first baseman Michael Toglia.
Defensive switch from first base to third base for Sal Stewart. · Defensive switch from left field to first base for Michael Toglia. · JJ Bleday remains in the game as the left fielder. · Pitching Change: Sam Moll replaces Pierce Johnson.
J. Wetherholt v S. Moll · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.3 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 90.2 mph1-0
57.2 mph exit velo-54° launch3 ftground ball

Bottom 8thCIN0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Tyler Stephenson grounds out to pitcher Ryne Stanek.
Pitcher Step Off
T. Stephenson v R. Stanek · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSplitter · 89.6 mph0-1
2. 2Ball In DirtSlider · 87.5 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 99.3 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 99.2 mph2-2
5. 5BallSplitter · 90.3 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Slider · 89.4 mph3-2
62.7 mph exit velo-60° launch1 ftground ball
Double
Sal Stewart doubles (24) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Joshua Báez.
S. Stewart v R. Stanek · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 89.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 98.5 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 97.9 mph2-1
4. 4In play, no outSlider · 89.6 mph2-1
103.2 mph exit velo13° launch189 ftline drive
Strikeout
Elly De La Cruz challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Elly De La Cruz called out on strikes.
E. De La Cruz v R. Stanek · 5 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSplitter · 91.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 99.1 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 98.5 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 99.3 mph2-2
5. 5Called StrikeSlider · 89.7 mph2-3
Flyout
JJ Bleday flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker.
Pitching Change: Ryne Stanek replaces George Soriano. · Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter JJ Bleday replaces Ke'Bryan Hayes.
J. Bleday v R. Stanek · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.9 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.0 mph1-0
80.7 mph exit velo32° launch294 ftfly ball

Top 8thSTL0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Everson Pereira grounds out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Sal Stewart.
E. Pereira v P. Johnson · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Curveball · 87.2 mph0-0
95.3 mph exit velo-24° launch5 ftground ball
Lineout
Blaze Jordan lines out to right fielder Noelvi Marte.
B. Jordan v P. Johnson · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Curveball · 88.0 mph0-0
85.8 mph exit velo20° launch259 ftline drive
Single
Masyn Winn singles on a fly ball to right fielder Noelvi Marte, deflected by second baseman Matt McLain.
M. Winn v P. Johnson · 7 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 86.3 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeCurveball · 87.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallCurveball · 86.9 mph2-1
4. 4BallCurveball · 86.2 mph3-1
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.7 mph3-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.3 mph3-2
7. 7In play, no outCurveball · 87.4 mph3-2
76.2 mph exit velo53° launch190 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Jimmy Crooks strikes out swinging.
Pitching Change: Pierce Johnson replaces Luis Mey.
J. Crooks v P. Johnson · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 86.1 mph0-1
2. 2FoulCurveball · 86.0 mph0-2
3. 3BallCurveball · 87.9 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph1-3

Bottom 7thCIN0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Noelvi Marte strikes out swinging.
N. Marte v G. Soriano · 6 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSlider · 88.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.4 mph1-1
3. 3FoulChangeup · 89.5 mph1-2
4. 4FoulChangeup · 90.7 mph1-2
5. 5FoulSlider · 87.8 mph1-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeSlider · 90.8 mph1-3
Groundout
Matt McLain grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson.
M. McLain v G. Soriano · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSlider · 85.9 mph0-2
3. 3FoulSlider · 85.5 mph0-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.9 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Slider · 87.5 mph1-2
75.4 mph exit velo12° launch136 ftground ball
Lineout
Michael Toglia lines out to right fielder Jordan Walker.
Defensive Substitution: Jimmy Crooks replaces second baseman José Fermín, batting 5th, playing catcher. · JJ Wetherholt remains in the game as the second baseman. · Pitching Change: George Soriano replaces Gordon Graceffo.
M. Toglia v G. Soriano · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.8 mph0-0
86.9 mph exit velo19° launch272 ftline drive

Top 7thSTL0 R · 1 H · 2 LOB

Pop Out
Alec Burleson pops out to second baseman Matt McLain.
A. Burleson v L. Mey · 8 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 96.9 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.6 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSinker · 96.7 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSinker · 96.0 mph1-2
5. 5Ball In DirtSlider · 84.1 mph2-2
6. 6FoulSinker · 96.2 mph2-2
7. 7FoulSinker · 96.8 mph2-2
8. 8In play, out(s)Slider · 85.3 mph2-2
94.2 mph exit velo58° launch196 ftpopup
Single
Jordan Walker singles on a ground ball to right fielder Noelvi Marte. Iván Herrera to 2nd.
J. Walker v L. Mey · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 97.9 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outSlider · 84.2 mph0-1
99.3 mph exit velo0° launch52 ftground ball
Walk
Iván Herrera walks.
I. Herrera v L. Mey · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 95.9 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSinker · 97.7 mph0-2
3. 3BallSinker · 99.2 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 84.9 mph2-2
5. 5BallSinker · 97.1 mph3-2
6. 6BallSinker · 97.7 mph4-2
Groundout
Joshua Báez grounds out sharply, third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to first baseman Sal Stewart.
J. Báez v L. Mey · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 97.9 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSinker · 97.5 mph1-1
3. 3BallSlider · 84.3 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 98.1 mph2-1
111.9 mph exit velo-1° launch37 ftground ball
Flyout
JJ Wetherholt flies out to center fielder Dane Myers.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter JJ Wetherholt replaces Pedro Pagés.
J. Wetherholt v L. Mey · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 96.8 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Slider · 86.2 mph0-1
97.3 mph exit velo30° launch365 ftfly ball

Bottom 6thCIN0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Dane Myers grounds out sharply, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson.
D. Myers v G. Graceffo · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Slider · 86.5 mph0-0
100.8 mph exit velo-15° launch8 ftground ball
Groundout
Eugenio Suárez grounds out, third baseman Blaze Jordan to first baseman Alec Burleson.
E. Suárez v G. Graceffo · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Slider · 85.1 mph0-2
76.4 mph exit velo12° launch117 ftground ball
Strikeout
Tyler Stephenson strikes out swinging, catcher Pedro Pagés to first baseman Alec Burleson.
Pitching Change: Gordon Graceffo replaces Luis Gastelum.
T. Stephenson v G. Graceffo · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 85.7 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.1 mph0-2
3. 3FoulChangeup · 88.4 mph0-2
4. 4Swinging Strike (Blocked)Slider · 85.5 mph0-3

Top 6thSTL0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Everson Pereira called out on strikes.
E. Pereira v L. Mey · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 86.0 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeSinker · 97.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 98.3 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 97.9 mph2-2
5. 5BallSinker · 98.2 mph3-2
6. 6Called StrikeSinker · 97.4 mph3-3
Strikeout
Blaze Jordan strikes out swinging.
B. Jordan v L. Mey · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 98.9 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 84.9 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSinker · 97.3 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeSinker · 99.2 mph1-3
Strikeout
Masyn Winn strikes out swinging.
Pitching Change: Luis Mey replaces Kent Emanuel.
M. Winn v L. Mey · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 82.7 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 96.9 mph1-1
3. 3BallSlider · 85.8 mph2-1
4. 4BallSinker · 98.0 mph3-1
5. 5Called StrikeSinker · 97.4 mph3-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeSinker · 97.3 mph3-3

Bottom 5thCIN0 R · 0 H

Lineout
Sal Stewart lines out to second baseman José Fermín.
S. Stewart v L. Gastelum · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSweeper · 85.2 mph0-1
2. 2Foul TipFour-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph0-2
92.1 mph exit velo9° launch174 ftline drive
Strikeout
Elly De La Cruz called out on strikes.
E. De La Cruz v L. Gastelum · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 82.7 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 81.6 mph0-2
3. 3BallChangeup · 81.8 mph1-2
4. 4Called StrikeSweeper · 86.0 mph1-3
Strikeout
Ke'Bryan Hayes strikes out swinging.
Pitching Change: Luis Gastelum replaces Quinn Mathews.
K. Hayes v L. Gastelum · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.2 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph0-2
3. 3BallChangeup · 81.1 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeChangeup · 81.4 mph1-3

Top 5thSTL0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
José Fermín flies out to right fielder Noelvi Marte.
J. Fermín v K. Emanuel · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 77.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 82.0 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSweeper · 77.0 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 90.3 mph1-2
76.2 mph exit velo44° launch249 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Alec Burleson strikes out swinging.
A. Burleson v K. Emanuel · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 88.6 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSlider · 85.4 mph0-2
3. 3BallSweeper · 79.0 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeChangeup · 82.0 mph1-3
Double
Jordan Walker doubles (27) on a line drive to left fielder Michael Toglia.
J. Walker v K. Emanuel · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulSweeper · 77.6 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outSlider · 84.9 mph0-1
83.1 mph exit velo25° launch293 ftline drive
Flyout
Iván Herrera flies out sharply to left fielder Michael Toglia.
I. Herrera v K. Emanuel · 7 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 88.9 mph0-1
2. 2FoulChangeup · 82.1 mph0-2
3. 3FoulSweeper · 79.2 mph0-2
4. 4BallSinker · 89.4 mph1-2
5. 5BallSweeper · 77.8 mph2-2
6. 6BallSlider · 85.1 mph3-2
7. 7In play, out(s)Sinker · 87.3 mph3-2
100.4 mph exit velo49° launch317 ftfly ball

Bottom 4thCIN1 R · 1 H

Strikeout
Noelvi Marte strikes out swinging.
N. Marte v Q. Mathews · 8 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.7 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCurveball · 77.0 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph2-2
5. 5BallChangeup · 84.1 mph3-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph3-2
7. 7FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph3-2
8. 8Swinging StrikeSlider · 86.6 mph3-3
Groundout
Matt McLain grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson.
M. McLain v Q. Mathews · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph1-0
2. 2BallCurveball · 75.3 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Changeup · 84.0 mph2-1
73.7 mph exit velo-10° launch12 ftground ball
Strikeout
Michael Toglia challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Michael Toglia called out on strikes.
M. Toglia v Q. Mathews · 8 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 75.9 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph2-2
5. 5BallChangeup · 82.9 mph3-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph3-2
7. 7FoulChangeup · 84.1 mph3-2
8. 8Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph3-3
Home RunSTL 2–1 CIN
Dane Myers homers (4) on a fly ball to left field.
D. Myers v Q. Mathews · 11 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.4 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph1-1
3. 3FoulChangeup · 83.9 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 86.1 mph1-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph1-2
6. 6FoulChangeup · 81.8 mph1-2
7. 7FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph1-2
8. 8FoulCurveball · 77.4 mph1-2
9. 9BallChangeup · 81.2 mph2-2
10. 10FoulSlider · 86.6 mph2-2
11. 11In play, run(s)Slider · 85.1 mph2-2

Top 4thSTL0 R · 1 H · 2 LOB

Forceout
Joshua Báez grounds into a force out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to second baseman Matt McLain. Everson Pereira out at 2nd.
J. Báez v K. Emanuel · 2 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSlider · 85.7 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 91.3 mph0-1
106.0 mph exit velo-20° launch8 ftground ball
Pop Out
Pedro Pagés pops out to first baseman Sal Stewart in foul territory.
P. Pagés v K. Emanuel · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Changeup · 81.1 mph0-0
80.4 mph exit velo81° launch67 ftpopup
Single
Everson Pereira singles on a ground ball to right fielder Noelvi Marte. Blaze Jordan to 2nd.
E. Pereira v K. Emanuel · 3 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 81.5 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeSlider · 85.2 mph1-1
3. 3In play, no outSinker · 89.4 mph1-1
91.7 mph exit velo-11° launch13 ftground ball
Walk
Blaze Jordan walks.
B. Jordan v K. Emanuel · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 86.4 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 90.0 mph2-0
3. 3FoulSlider · 85.0 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSweeper · 77.7 mph2-2
5. 5BallSweeper · 78.8 mph3-2
6. 6BallSinker · 89.5 mph4-2
Pop Out
Masyn Winn pops out to second baseman Matt McLain.
M. Winn v K. Emanuel · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Slider · 86.3 mph0-0
91.4 mph exit velo66° launch155 ftpopup

Bottom 3rdCIN0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Eugenio Suárez grounds out, third baseman Blaze Jordan to first baseman Alec Burleson.
E. Suárez v Q. Mathews · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph1-0
2. 2Ball In DirtCurveball · 76.6 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 83.7 mph2-0
70.2 mph exit velo-28° launch6 ftground ball
Walk
Tyler Stephenson walks.
T. Stephenson v Q. Mathews · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph1-0
2. 2BallSlider · 85.5 mph2-0
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.8 mph3-1
5. 5Called StrikeCurveball · 75.8 mph3-2
6. 6BallChangeup · 84.0 mph4-2
Lineout
Sal Stewart lines out to center fielder Everson Pereira.
S. Stewart v Q. Mathews · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 85.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph1-0
91.5 mph exit velo24° launch338 ftline drive
Strikeout
Elly De La Cruz strikes out swinging.
E. De La Cruz v Q. Mathews · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 75.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 82.9 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.8 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.8 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeChangeup · 82.2 mph2-3

Top 3rdSTL0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Grounded Into DP
José Fermín grounds into a double play, second baseman Matt McLain to first baseman Sal Stewart. Alec Burleson out at 2nd. José Fermín out at 1st.
J. Fermín v K. Emanuel · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 84.1 mph1-0
2. 2BallSlider · 84.7 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeChangeup · 81.4 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 88.7 mph2-1
60.2 mph exit velo-18° launch10 ftground ball
Single
Alec Burleson singles on a line drive to center fielder Dane Myers. Iván Herrera to 2nd.
A. Burleson v K. Emanuel · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 78.3 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 76.9 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 89.0 mph2-1
4. 4BallSweeper · 77.8 mph3-1
5. 5Swinging StrikeSlider · 84.2 mph3-2
6. 6In play, no outSweeper · 76.5 mph3-2
93.9 mph exit velo18° launch270 ftline drive
Flyout
Jordan Walker flies out to right fielder Noelvi Marte.
J. Walker v K. Emanuel · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 80.9 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSweeper · 77.7 mph0-2
3. 3FoulSlider · 85.3 mph0-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 82.4 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sweeper · 77.2 mph1-2
91.1 mph exit velo40° launch295 ftfly ball
Walk
Iván Herrera walks.
I. Herrera v K. Emanuel · 8 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 77.0 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSlider · 86.0 mph1-1
3. 3BallSweeper · 76.8 mph2-1
4. 4BallSlider · 85.5 mph3-1
5. 5FoulSinker · 88.0 mph3-2
6. 6FoulSinker · 89.9 mph3-2
7. 7FoulSinker · 90.3 mph3-2
8. 8BallSweeper · 76.3 mph4-2

Bottom 2ndCIN0 R · 1 H · 3 LOB

Groundout
Ke'Bryan Hayes grounds out, third baseman Blaze Jordan to first baseman Alec Burleson.
K. Hayes v Q. Mathews · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 84.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 84.2 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.8 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Changeup · 84.2 mph2-2
86.6 mph exit velo-17° launch8 ftground ball
Pop Out
Noelvi Marte pops out to first baseman Alec Burleson in foul territory.
N. Marte v Q. Mathews · 5 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph0-1
2. 2FoulCurveball · 78.9 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Slider · 87.4 mph1-2
66.5 mph exit velo82° launch56 ftpopup
Walk
Matt McLain walks. Dane Myers to 3rd. Michael Toglia to 2nd.
M. McLain v Q. Mathews · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph2-0
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 84.6 mph2-1
4. 4Ball In DirtCurveball · 76.6 mph3-1
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph3-2
6. 6BallSlider · 86.3 mph4-2
Walk
Michael Toglia walks. Dane Myers to 2nd.
M. Toglia v Q. Mathews · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 83.3 mph2-0
3. 3FoulSlider · 84.2 mph2-1
4. 4BallChangeup · 82.6 mph3-1
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph4-1
Single
Dane Myers singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker.
D. Myers v Q. Mathews · 7 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 75.3 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 82.8 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 86.3 mph2-2
5. 5BallSlider · 85.6 mph3-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph3-2
7. 7In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph3-2
96.7 mph exit velo14° launch249 ftline drive
Strikeout
Eugenio Suárez strikes out swinging.
E. Suárez v Q. Mathews · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 86.6 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeChangeup · 81.8 mph1-3

Top 2ndSTL0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Lineout
Joshua Báez lines out sharply to center fielder Dane Myers.
J. Báez v K. Emanuel · 3 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 82.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 82.1 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 81.4 mph2-0
107.1 mph exit velo16° launch317 ftline drive
Strikeout
Pedro Pagés called out on strikes.
P. Pagés v K. Emanuel · 4 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 82.4 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 90.5 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 81.6 mph1-2
4. 4Called StrikeSweeper · 79.8 mph1-3
Groundout
Everson Pereira grounds out, third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to first baseman Sal Stewart.
E. Pereira v K. Emanuel · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 81.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 87.2 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSlider · 86.2 mph1-2
4. 4BallSinker · 90.1 mph2-2
5. 5BallSweeper · 79.5 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Sinker · 90.7 mph3-2
79.7 mph exit velo-36° launch5 ftground ball
Triple
Blaze Jordan triples (4) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Noelvi Marte.
B. Jordan v K. Emanuel · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulSlider · 87.0 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outChangeup · 83.4 mph0-1
103.2 mph exit velo22° launch392 ftline drive

Bottom 1stCIN0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Tyler Stephenson strikes out swinging.
T. Stephenson v Q. Mathews · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 76.1 mph0-1
2. 2BallCurveball · 76.5 mph1-1
3. 3Foul TipChangeup · 83.3 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 86.9 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph2-3
Strikeout
Sal Stewart strikes out swinging.
S. Stewart v Q. Mathews · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSlider · 85.3 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeChangeup · 82.6 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.4 mph1-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph1-3
Strikeout
Elly De La Cruz strikes out swinging.
E. De La Cruz v Q. Mathews · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph0-1
2. 2BallCurveball · 77.4 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 81.7 mph2-1
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph3-1
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph3-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeSlider · 85.9 mph3-3

Top 1stSTL2 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
Masyn Winn called out on strikes.
M. Winn v K. Emanuel · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 90.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 87.0 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeChangeup · 83.0 mph1-2
4. 4Called StrikeSweeper · 79.5 mph1-3
Groundout
José Fermín grounds out, third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to first baseman Sal Stewart.
J. Fermín v K. Emanuel · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 83.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 83.3 mph1-1
3. 3BallSlider · 85.8 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 90.1 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSweeper · 78.7 mph2-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Sinker · 90.7 mph2-2
99.1 mph exit velo5° launch106 ftground ball
DoubleSTL 2–0 CIN
Alec Burleson doubles (32) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Noelvi Marte. Joshua Báez scores. Iván Herrera scores.
A. Burleson v K. Emanuel · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.5 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 90.8 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 90.3 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSweeper · 78.7 mph2-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Sinker · 91.3 mph2-2
106.9 mph exit velo14° launch273 ftline drive
Strikeout
Jordan Walker strikes out swinging.
Pitcher Step Off
J. Walker v K. Emanuel · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 78.1 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 83.1 mph0-2
3. 3FoulSweeper · 79.9 mph0-2
4. 4FoulSweeper · 80.3 mph0-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeChangeup · 84.4 mph0-3
Walk
Iván Herrera walks. Joshua Báez to 2nd.
I. Herrera v K. Emanuel · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 90.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 84.9 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 82.9 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeChangeup · 82.5 mph2-2
5. 5Ball In DirtChangeup · 82.7 mph3-2
6. 6BallSinker · 89.3 mph4-2
Hit By Pitch
Joshua Báez hit by pitch.
J. Báez v K. Emanuel · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 91.0 mph0-1
2. 2Hit By PitchSweeper · 79.4 mph1-1

▲1stDoubleSTL 2–0 CIN
Alec Burleson doubles (32) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Noelvi Marte. Joshua Báez scores. Iván Herrera scores.
A. Burleson v K. Emanuel · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.5 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 90.8 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 90.3 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSweeper · 78.7 mph2-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Sinker · 91.3 mph2-2
106.9 mph exit velo14° launch273 ftline drive
▼4thHome RunSTL 2–1 CIN
Dane Myers homers (4) on a fly ball to left field.
D. Myers v Q. Mathews · 11 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.4 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph1-1
3. 3FoulChangeup · 83.9 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 86.1 mph1-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph1-2
6. 6FoulChangeup · 81.8 mph1-2
7. 7FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph1-2
8. 8FoulCurveball · 77.4 mph1-2
9. 9BallChangeup · 81.2 mph2-2
10. 10FoulSlider · 86.6 mph2-2
11. 11In play, run(s)Slider · 85.1 mph2-2

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Quinn MathewsQ. Mathews	4.0	2	1	1	3	7	1	95-55	3.00
Luis GastelumL. GastelumW, 3-2	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	11-9	5.79
Gordon GraceffoG. GraceffoH, 5	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	8-8	3.21
George SorianoG. SorianoH, 18	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	12-10	3.64
Ryne StanekR. StanekH, 23	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	17-9	4.47
Riley O'BrienR. O'BrienS, 31	1.0	0	0	0	0	3	0	14-11	3.02

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Elly De La CruzE. De La CruzSS	4	0	0	0	0	4	0	.259	.813
Sal StewartS. Stewart1B-3B	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	.258	.809
Tyler StephensonT. StephensonC	3	0	0	0	1	2	1	.248	.753
Eugenio SuárezE. SuárezDH	4	0	0	0	0	2	1	.202	.694
Dane MyersD. MyersCF	4	1	2	1	0	1	0	.255	.708
Michael TogliaM. TogliaLF-1B	3	0	0	0	1	2	0	.133	.435
Matt McLainM. McLain2B	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	.193	.639
Noelvi MarteN. MarteRF	3	0	0	0	0	2	3	.189	.550
Ke'Bryan HayesK. Hayes3B	2	0	0	0	0	1	3	.146	.453
JJ BledayJ. BledayPH-LF	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.217	.771
Totals	30	1	3	1	3	15	8

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	PC-ST	ERA
Kent EmanuelK. EmanuelL, 0-1	5.0	5	2	2	3	4	96-60	3.60
Luis MeyL. Mey	2.0	1	0	0	1	3	38-23	3.63
Pierce JohnsonP. Johnson	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	13-9	4.46
Sam MollS. Moll	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	16-10	4.56

Batting: 2B: Stewart, S (24, Stanek); HR: Myers (4, 4th inning off Mathews, 0 on, 0 out); TB: Myers 5; Stewart, S 2; RBI: Myers (19); Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Stephenson, T; Hayes 2; Team RISP: 0-for-3; Team LOB: 5
Fielding: DP: (McLain, M-Stewart, S)

Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
HBP: Báez (by Emanuel)
ABS Challenge: Toglia (Strike-Confirmed); Pereira (Strike-Confirmed); De La Cruz, E (Strike-Confirmed); Herrera (Strike-Overturned to Ball)
Pitches-strikes: Mathews 95-55; Gastelum, L 11-9; Graceffo 8-8; Soriano, G 12-10; Stanek 17-9; O'Brien 14-11; Emanuel 96-60; Mey 38-23; Johnson 13-9; Moll 16-10
Groundouts-flyouts: Mathews 3-0; Gastelum, L 0-0; Graceffo 2-0; Soriano, G 1-0; Stanek 1-1; O'Brien 0-0; Emanuel 4-3; Mey 1-1; Johnson 1-0; Moll 1-1
Batters faced: Mathews 17; Gastelum, L 3; Graceffo 3; Soriano, G 3; Stanek 4; O'Brien 3; Emanuel 23; Mey 8; Johnson 4; Moll 3
Umpires: HP: Vic Carapazza. 1B: Brock Ballou. 2B: Edwin Moscoso. 3B: Hunter Wendelstedt.
Weather: 83 degrees, Overcast
Wind: 5 mph, Out To LF
First pitch: 1:42 PM
Duration: 2:40
Attendance: 20,434

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