The Reds headed south for the Mexico Series this weekend, but they’re heading north in the NL Central standings.
Cincinnati extended its winning streak to four with a 5-3 win over the Cardinals, putting them a half game ahead of the Cubs for fourth in the division. Turns out the sky wasn’t falling after all.
The Hitters
Through five innings, the Reds managed only one baserunner — a walk by Scott Schebler. Wainwright kept Reds hitters completely off balance, allowing almost no hard contact the first two times through the order. The dreaded third time through the lineup ended his dominance, however.