Reds Sweep Cardinals, Extend Win Streak

The Cincinnati Reds decisively swept the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series, culminating in a 9-2 victory on Wednesday night. Jonathan India and TJ Friedl each hit two home runs, with India breaking an 0-for-23 slump and driving in four runs, while Friedl celebrated his 29th birthday with two solo shots. Tyler Stephenson and Elly De La Cruz also contributed to the Reds' offensive onslaught, which featured five home runs in total. The Reds improved their record to 60-61, extending their winning streak to four games and tying the Cardinals for second place in the NL Central. The Cardinals have struggled in August, now holding a 4-8 record for the month, and face an increasingly difficult path to the playoffs. Cincinnati's pitching staff effectively managed a bullpen game, allowing only two runs on 10 hits.