MLB: Game One-St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds

Aug 17, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (18) high fives teammate after the victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Aug 17, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Michael Toglia (48) grounds the ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (not pictured) in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park.

Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn… Aug 17, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Sam Moll (50) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park.

Aug 17, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Eugenio Suarez (28) prepares on deck in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park. Aug 17, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) hits a double in the eighth inning against the St.

Aug 17, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A detail view as Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) holds his bat while on deck in the eighth inning against the St. Aug 17, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) throws to first to get St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Everson Pereira (not pictured) out in the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park.

Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) runs to first after hitting a single in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Louis Cardinals outfielder Everson Pereira (21) stretches on the field in between innings in the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Aug 17, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) catches a pop up hit by St.