Reds Defeat Cardinals 4-1, Greene Shines

Hunter Greene delivered another stellar performance, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The All-Star pitcher struck out eight and allowed only one run and four hits over seven innings, bringing his ERA to an impressive 1.07 over his last eight starts. The Reds' offense featured home runs from Ty France and Jeimer Candelario, helping the team secure their third consecutive win and inch closer in the playoff race, now just one game behind the Cardinals. Spencer Steer also contributed with an RBI single, extending his hitting streak to six games. Greene's dominant stretch has drawn comparisons to past Cy Young winners, as he boasts a 0.98 ERA in his last seven outings. With this win, the Reds remain in contention for a Wild Card spot, trailing by just four games.