Cards Survive 9th Inning Scare to Beat Reds 5-4

Aug 18 2019 by Viva El Birdos

 
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Carlos Martinez allowed 2 runs on 3 hits in the 9th, but escaped with his 14th save

Reds’ first baseman Joey Votto was placed on the injured list today with a back strain, ensuring that the Cardinals would not see him at all in this 4-game series. Hoping to secure a series split against a Reds team down a man due to Amir Garrett’s suspension and without their star and team leader, the Cardinals got the job done despite some misfires in the bullpen. ...

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