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. The Cards rested Kolten Wong and Dexter Fowler against Reds’ left-handed starter Alex Wood, with Tommy Edman at 2B leading off, Lane Thomas in CF and Yairo Munoz in RF.
Cards Survive 9th Inning Scare to Beat Reds 5-4
