Blake Dunn WALK OFF St Louis Cardinals as Cincinnati Reds salvage DH SPLIT | MLB Highlights Recap

Craig and Greg will be live in the 9th inning of Game 2! A sudden Friday rainout transformed this pivotal NL Central clash into a crucial Saturday doubleheader. The St. Louis Cardinals (28-21) bring a balanced, high-contact offense and a resilient, youth-infused pitching staff into Great American Ball Park to face the Cincinnati Reds (26-24).

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The originally-scheduled Friday game kicked off the Saturday action as a 1:10 PM makeup clash, featuring Chris Paddack taking the mound for Cincinnati against St. Louis’s Andre Pallante. Following a brief turnaround, the clubs return to the diamond for the originally-scheduled Saturday contest (FOX, 7:15 PM ET), with Reds top prospect Chase Petty facing off against Kyle Leahy.

Offensive Showdown
The Cardinals arrive relying on a core of ascending young stars, led by power-hitter Jordan Walker and the dependable bat of Ivan Herrera. Meanwhile, the Reds are looking for sustained offensive production from their mainstays. Elly De La Cruz remains the undisputed spark plug, while veterans Spencer Steer and JJ Bleday provide the necessary punch to match St. Louis in a tightly contested divisional race.

Pitching Matchups
With the rotation taxed by the doubleheader, both managers—the Reds’ Terry Francona and the Cardinals’ Oliver Marmol—will need deep and efficient outings from their starting arms. St. Louis has shown they can win tough road matchups, putting immense pressure on Cincinnati's relievers to hold late-inning leads in the hitter-friendly dimensions of Great American Ball Park.

What's on the Line
Entering the series, St. Louis sits comfortably in the upper tier of the NL Central, boasting a strong road record. The Reds, currently hovering just over the .500 mark, possess a solid home record and view this series as an ideal proving ground to cut the Cardinals' division lead. You can catch both matchups, check real-time betting odds, and explore ticket options on MLB.com.