St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds – May 23, 2026 – Game 2
The Cincinnati Reds aim to bounce back after a heavy loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of their day/night doubleheader. They implemented several roster changes before the nightcap, hoping to improve their performance. Game time is set for 7:15 PM ET at Great American Ball Park.
By the Numbers- Cincinnati Reds are 1-10 against the National League Central this season, with a 10-game losing streak against the division.
- Kyle Leahy has allowed 2 earned runs over the last 16.1 innings, significantly improving from a 5.52 ERA at the end of April.
- Reds are currently 4th in the NL Central with a record of 26-24 and playoff odds at 14.3%.
- Five roster moves were made between games, including activating Caleb Ferguson and calling up Zach Maxwell.
The Reds need a strong performance in the second game to regain momentum and confidence against their division rivals, as they continue to fight for improvement in their standing.
Bottom LineThe Reds must capitalize on their roster changes and secure a win to reverse their losing streak against the division, as continued poor performance could jeopardize their playoff chances.
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