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Cincinnati Reds split series against St. Louis Cardinals, remain 7 games out of a playoff spot

Alex Wood has surrendered eight homers in 24 1/3 innings this year. He gave up two in a 5-4 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer

The Reds put themselves in position for a stunning comeback in the ninth inning Sunday. Down by three runs to the St. Louis Cardinals, Tucker Barnhart produced a two-run single with no outs.

The dugout had energy. The remaining fans were loud. It was an opportunity to gain ground against the top team in the division.

With the game-tying run at first base and the game-winning run at the plate, Cardinals closer Carlos Martínez induced a flyout against Nick Senzel, then struck out pinch-hitter Brian O'Grady and Eugenio Suárez to earn his 14th save of the season.