Robert Stephenson got off to a great start by retiring eight of the first nine batters he faced. His night turned around quickly however in the fourth inning. Stephenson gave up a couple of cheap singles and loaded the bases. That brought up Aledmys Diaz.
Diaz was playing in his first game since his close friend Jose Fernandez tragically passed away on Sunday. Diaz grew up on the same street as Fernandez in Cuba. Diaz came through with a grand slam, and was emotional returning back to the dugout. If a Cardinal is going to hit a grand slam against the Reds, that is one you can live with.