Scouting report • The Reds, who lead the season series 9-7, need just one win for their first season series victory over the Cardinals since 2011. ... After sweeping the Pittsburgh Pirates last weekend, the Reds improved to 25-21 since July 30, but they have been in last place in the NL Central Division for the past 99 days.
Reliever Raisel Iglesias has eight saves of two innings this year, the most in the majors since Reds righthander Danny Graves had 10 in 1999. ... Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto has reached base 296 times this season, 30 more than any other major leaguer.