Cardinals Sweep Reds in Doubleheader, 6-0 and 9-1

The St. Louis Cardinals swept a day-night doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds, winning 6-0 and 9-1 after Tuesday's game was postponed due to inclement weather. In the second game, Willson Contreras hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Pedro Pagés added a solo shot, both off Reds rookie Chase Petty, who struggled in his major league debut. Cardinals starter Steven Matz delivered four scoreless innings, while Gordon Graceffo secured his first major league win. St. Louis also hit three consecutive home runs in the ninth inning of the first game. Cincinnati managed only one hit in 13 opportunities with runners in scoring position during the doubleheader. The series finale will feature Hunter Greene pitching for the Reds and Matthew Liberatore for the Cardinals.