Cards race to 9-0 lead in Game 2 and sweep Reds
- On April 30, 2025, the St. Louis Cardinals won both games of a day-night doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
- The Cardinals completed the series sweep fueled by their potent offense and strong pitching, featuring multiple homers off rookie right-hander Chase Petty during his first major league appearance and establishing a commanding 9-0 advantage early in Game 2.
- Willson Contreras launched a three-run home run early in the game, followed by Pedro Pages contributing a solo homer in the second inning, while Steven Matz delivered four scoreless frames in the second matchup.
- Chase Petty, a 22-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Reds, gave up nine runs and seven hits while issuing two walks and recording three strikeouts in just over two innings, as Gordon Graceffo claimed his first win at the major league level.
- The Cardinals improved their road record to match their season total wins, and the sweep sets up a series finale on Thursday with Hunter Greene facing Matthew Liberatore.
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Too young Petty thrown to wolves as Cardinals sweep Reds - Wilmington News Journal
CINCINNATI (AP) — Willson Contreras hit a three-run homer in the first inning of the second game, Pedro Pagés added a solo shot and the St. Louis Cardinals swept a day-night doubleheader from the Cincinnati Reds 6-0 and 9-1 on Wednesday. Contreras and Pagés homered off 22-year-old right-hander Chase Petty, 22, who allowed nine runs, seven hits and two walks over 2 1/3 innings in his major league debut. Pagés homered on the 11th pitch of his at-b…

Cards race to 9-0 lead in Game 2 and sweep Reds
Willson Contreras belted a three-run homer and Pedro Pages added a solo shot to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-1 win and a sweep of a day-night doubleheader Wednesday against the host Cincinnati Reds. After hitting four home…
Contreras hits 3-run homer in nightcap as Cardinals sweep Reds in doubleheader
Willson Contreras hit a three-run homer in the first inning of the second game, Pedro Pagés added a solo shot and the St. Louis Cardinals swept a day-night doubleheader from the Cincinnati Reds 6-0 and 9-1 on Wednesday.
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