Reds Shut Out by Cardinals in Pitching Masterclass at Busch Stadium

In a game that saw the Cincinnati Reds fall to the St. Louis Cardinals with a final score of 0-2, both teams demonstrated strong defensive efforts at Busch Stadium. The Reds, now standing at 39-45, struggled to find their rhythm offensively, managing only two hits throughout the game and failing to score any runs. On the other side, the Cardinals improved their record to 43-40 by capitalizing on their opportunities and scoring two runs off seven hits.

The Reds' offense was notably quiet against a formidable Cardinals pitching staff. With a total of 29 at-bats resulting in just two hits, Cincinnati's batting average was a mere .069 for the game. Despite reaching base twice via walks and once through stealing bases successfully without being caught, they left seven runners on base and were unable to convert in critical moments.

Jonathan India stood out for the Reds with one of the team's two hits while also drawing a walk, showcasing his ability to get on base with an on-base percentage of .250 for this match. Stuart Fairchild contributed significantly as well by hitting .500 including one hit over his two at-bats and maintaining an on-base percentage of .500.

On the mound for Cincinnati, Hunter Greene took the loss despite posting impressive numbers that included an earned run average (ERA) of 1.929 over nearly five innings pitched and striking out more than eleven batters per nine innings pitched. His performance underscored a tough day for Reds pitchers who collectively held an ERA of 2.25 across eight innings but still ended up on the losing side due to lackluster run support.

The bullpen had mixed results; while Alexis Díaz and George Farmer both maintained perfect ERAs during their appearances, Sam Moll struggled with an ERA of 9.00 but managed an impressive eighteen strikeouts per nine innings ratio indicating he had moments of effectiveness despite giving up runs.

Defensively, Cincinnati was flawless with no errors recorded during this contest—a testament to their fielding capabilities even in defeat.

Looking ahead, fans can catch The Cincinnati Reds as they take on The New York Yankees away from home at Yankee Stadium located in Bronx, NY on July 2nd at 7:05 PM EDT. This upcoming matchup will be broadcasted live on YES Network where supporters can follow all action as it unfolds.