Burleson and Stout Bullpen Lead Cardinals over Reds in Game 1 of Doubleheader
Alec Burleson drove in both runs and four Cardinals relievers finished the 2-1 win, keeping St. Louis in the NL wild-card chase.
- On Monday, August 17, 2026, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 in the first game of a doubleheader at Great American Ball Park.
- Left-Hander Quinn Mathews, making his second career start, allowed one run on two hits and three walks over four innings in the first game.
- Alec Burleson delivered a two-run double in the first inning, while the Cardinals bullpen allowed just one hit over the final five frames to secure the victory.
- The victory marks the Cardinals' third consecutive win, improving their record to 64-61 as they chase an NL wild-card playoff spot with 10 wins in 14 games.
- For the nightcap, Manager Oli Marmol tabbed RHP Andre Pallante to start against Cincinnati's RHP Rhett Lowder, with Jordan Walker batting cleanup as designated hitter.
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Bullpen pushes Cardinals past Reds in first of twinbill
CINCINNATI — Alec Burleson delivered a two-run double early and four St. Louis relievers turned in perfect innings late, helping the Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 in the first game of a doubleheader Monday. The Cardinals won for the 10th time in 14 games as they try to chase an NL wild-card playoff spot. Burleson put them ahead for good in the first inning with a double down the right-field line that scored Joshua Baez and Iván Herrera.…
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Burleson and stout bullpen lead Cardinals over Reds in Game 1 of doubleheader
Alec Burleson delivered a two-run double early and four St. Louis relievers turned in perfect innings late, helping the Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 in the first game of a doubleheader Monday.
Burleson, strong bullpen lifts Cardinals over Reds 2-1 in Game 1 of doubleheader
Alec Burleson delivered a two-run double early and four St. Louis relievers turned in perfect innings late, helping the Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 in the first game of a doubleheader Monday.
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Alec Burleson and a stout bullpen lead the Cardinals over the Reds 2-1 in Game 1 of doubleheader
Alec Burleson delivered a two-run double early and four St. Louis relievers turned in perfect innings late, helping the Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 in the first game of a doubleheader.
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