Reds Shutout Cardinals in St. Louis! 
Talk about a fantastic game, Reds fans! The Cincinnati Reds came out victorious against the St. Louis Cardinals with a 3-0 shutout win, showing both solid pitching and timely hitting. Let's dive into the highlights! 
️Pitching Dominance 
From the first inning to the last, our pitchers were lights out. The game started strong with our defense immediately making double plays and ending the first without a scratch. Special shoutout to our bullpen for keeping the Cards’ bats silent throughout the game.Speedy Start 
Elly De La Cruz showcased his exceptional speed early on, walking in the first inning and then stealing both second and third bases. Although we couldn't capitalize immediately, his speed kept the pressure on the Cardinals' defense.Bats Come Alive in the Fifth Inning 
The fifth inning was where all the magic happened:
Jonathan India started us off with a walk.
Elly De La Cruz followed with a single, moving India to second.
Both De La Cruz and India advanced on wild pitches.
TJ Friedl then singled them both home, giving us a solid 2-0 lead! Friedl later scored on Ty France's groundout, extending our lead to 3-0.Defensive Brilliance 
Our defense was unbeatable, with Lars Nootbaar and Paul Goldschmidt trying but not succeeding to get anything past us. Even when they had runners on base, our pitchers delivered strikeout after strikeout to keep them scoreless.Nail-Biting 9th Inning 
The last inning was almost too close for comfort. The Cardinals loaded the bases with no outs, but Dauri Moreta stepped up, striking out the next three batters, including a pinch-hitting Matt Carpenter, to close the deal.Final Thoughts 
A well-deserved win for our Reds with both our bats and arms showing up in true form. Let’s keep this momentum going into the next game! Go Reds! 
End of the game; Cardinals Score: 0, Reds Score: 3
Scoreboard for Reds @ Cardinals (September 10th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |