The Cardinals turned a tight game into a rout with six runs in the sixth inning, defeating the Reds 10-3 at Busch Stadium. St. Louis erased an early three-run deficit and pulled away late for a convincing victory.
Hunter Dobbins earned his first win of the season, allowing 4 hits over 5.0 innings with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks. The right-hander kept Cincinnati scoreless after the first inning, carrying a 2.77 ERA into his next start.
The Cardinals broke open a 4-3 game in the sixth inning. Nootbaar doubled to center, Scott II scored. Herrera singled to right, Nootbaar scored. Winn hit by pitch, Herrera scored. Fermín reached on infield single to shortstop, Burleson scored. Crooks walked, Torres scored. Scott II walked, Winn scored. The six-run outburst gave St. Louis a commanding 10-3 lead.
Brady Singer took the loss for Cincinnati, allowing 4 runs over 4.0 innings with 6 strikeouts. The veteran surrendered 3 runs (1 earned) in the first inning but settled down before the Cardinals offense exploded in the sixth.
Alec Burleson went 2-for-4 with 4 runs scored and a home run for St. Louis. Jordan Walker added 3 hits including 2 doubles. The Cardinals improved to 32-28 while Cincinnati fell to 31-30.