Cardinals center fielder Lars Nootbaar reacts after hitting a go-ahead, two-run home run against the Reds during the eighth inning Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Busch Stadium.Ìý
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Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
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Cardinals center fielder Lars Nootbaar reacts after hitting a go-ahead, two-run home run against the Reds during the eighth inning Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Busch Stadium.Ìý
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Gordon Graceffo (44) reacts as he walks off the field after the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Gordon Graceffo (44) reacts as he walks off the field after the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) hits a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) looks on after giving up a two run home run to Cincinnati Reds shortstop Matt McLain (9) during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Matt McLain (9) hits a two run home run against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Spencer Steer (7) hits a one run sacrifice fly against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals third baseman Jose Fermin (15) throws on the run but is unable to throw out Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers (not pictured) during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals third baseman Jose Fermin (15) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) hits a one run single against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) reacts after hitting a two run single against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) reacts after hitting a two run single against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) reacts after hitting a two run single against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) reacts after hitting a two run single against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals second baseman Bryan Torres (39) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) hits a two run single against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) pitches against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) pitches against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) celebrates with second baseman Bryan Torres (39) after the Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) celebrates with catcher Jimmy Crooks (8) after closing out the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) celebrates after closing out the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals center fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) reacts after hitting a go ahead two run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) celebrates after closing out the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) celebrates after closing out the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals center fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) hits a go ahead two run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals center fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) celebrates with teammates after hitting a go ahead two run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals center fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) celebrates with teammates after hitting a go ahead two run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) celebrates after closing out the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals center fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) celebrates with teammates after hitting a go ahead two run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals center fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) celebrates with teammates after hitting a go ahead two run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) hits a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds designated hitter JJ Bleday (22) reacts after two runs scored and he reached on a fielding error by the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) hits a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals left fielder Nelson Velazquez (38) catches a fly ball against the Cincinnati Reds during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, Missouri, USA; ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
