The Cincinnati Reds faced a heartbreaking defeat against the St. Louis Cardinals, losing 6-5 in 11 innings. Elly De La Cruz's dramatic performance included a go-ahead home run, but the Reds' bullpen faltered, allowing the Cardinals to rally back from a 5-2 deficit. A critical moment came when the Reds failed to score in the 10th and 11th innings, despite having opportunities with runners in scoring position. This game marked the Reds' first series loss in over two weeks and dropped their record to 1-6 in extra-inning games this season.