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St. Louis sits two games above .500 at 52-50, trying to hold its footing in a division race that offers little margin for error. Cincinnati comes in at 47-54, having won back-to-back games to briefly quiet some of the noise around a difficult season. Neither team can afford to sleepwalk through this one.

For the Cardinals, Jordan Walker is the offensive engine worth watching — hitting .291 with 22 home runs and 77 RBI, he’s the kind of bat that can change a game’s complexion in a single at-bat. JJ Wetherholt has also been productive, contributing 15 home runs and 64 runs scored while hitting .259. On the mound, Michael McGreevy carries a 3.07 ERA and has shown he can keep lineups honest.

Cincinnati counters with Elly De La Cruz, whose speed and power make him a constant threat — 16 stolen bases and 55 runs scored reflect how much damage he can do before a ball even leaves the infield. Sal Stewart has been a quiet force in the middle of the order with 21 home runs and 74 RBI. Chase Burns leads the pitching staff with 12 wins and 124 strikeouts, giving the Reds a genuine ace-caliber arm when he takes the ball.

Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals Game Information

Game Date: July 24, 2026
Game Time: 08:15 PM ET
TV Channel: St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, and MLB.TV – St. Louis Cardinals
Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

The Cardinals sit 12 games back in the division, which means every game carries weight if they intend to stay relevant in the wild card conversation. Cincinnati is 16.5 back, and while the math is steep, a winning streak has a way of sharpening focus. St. Louis went 4-6 over its last ten games and dropped its most recent contest, while the Reds have won five of their last ten and carry a two-game winning streak into this matchup. Momentum, however modest, belongs to Cincinnati right now.

St. Louis Cardinals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 52-50
Home Record: 26-27
Away Record: 26-23
Division Record: 15-13
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .510

Cincinnati Reds Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 47-54
Home Record: 22-28
Away Record: 25-26
Division Record: 6-22
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .465

Stat Leaders

St. Louis Cardinals (52-50, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jordan Walker, 0.291
RBI Leader: Jordan Walker, 77 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jordan Walker, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Jordan Walker, 65 Runs
Hits Leader: Jordan Walker, 112 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jordan Walker, 14 SB
ERA Leader: Ryan Fernandez, 2.70 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Matthew Liberatore, 95 K
Wins Leader: Andre Pallante, 10 W
Saves Leader: Riley O’Brien, 26 SV

Cincinnati Reds (47-54, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Blake Dunn, 0.282
RBI Leader: Sal Stewart, 74 RBI
Home Run Leader: Sal Stewart, 21 HR
Runs Leader: Elly De La Cruz, 55 Runs
Hits Leader: Sal Stewart, 96 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Elly De La Cruz, 16 SB
ERA Leader: Tejay Antone, 2.37 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Chase Burns, 124 K
Wins Leader: Chase Burns, 12 W
Saves Leader: Emilio Pagán, 9 SV

What to Watch For

Jordan Walker is the Cardinals’ most complete offensive threat, and his numbers back it up — .291 average, 22 home runs, 77 RBI, and 14 stolen bases give him a well-rounded profile that few NL hitters can match at this stage of the season. Alec Burleson has been nearly as consistent, hitting .284 with 15 home runs and 69 RBI, giving St. Louis a dangerous middle of the order. Riley O’Brien anchors the back of the bullpen with 26 saves, a number that reflects how often the Cardinals have had leads worth protecting.

For Cincinnati, Sal Stewart’s 21 home runs and 74 RBI make him one of the more underrated power threats in the NL Central. JJ Bleday adds another dimension with 17 home runs and 44 RBI. In the bullpen, Tejay Antone’s 2.37 ERA gives the Reds a reliable late-inning option when the starters hand things off.

With Nick Lodolo and Matt McLain both sidelined, Cincinnati’s depth is being tested. That opens the door for players like Edwin Arroyo — hitting .254 with 29 hits — to take on larger roles and make a case for themselves in a lineup that needs contributors up and down the order.

St. Louis Cardinals Injury Report

Ramón Urías – Elbow (D60) – The St. Louis Cardinals transferred INF Ramón Urías to the 60-day injured list due to right elbow lateral epicondylitis.
Pedro Pagés – Illness (Day-to-Day) – Pages is not in the lineup for Thursday’s (Jul. 23) game against the DBacks.
JoJo Romero – Appendix (D15) – The St. Louis Cardinals placed LHP JoJo Romero on the 15-day injured list with appendicitis.
Max Rajcic – Elbow (D60) – The St. Louis Cardinals transferred RHP Max Rajcic from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow soreness.

Cincinnati Reds Injury Report

Nick Lodolo – Finger (D15) – The Cincinnati Reds placed LHP Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list with blister left index finger.
Matt McLain – Calf (D10) – The Cincinnati Reds placed INF Matt McLain on the 10-day injured list with a strained calf.
Brandon Williamson – Shoulder (D60) – The Cincinnati Reds placed LHP Brandon Williamson to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue.
Graham Ashcraft – Forearm (D60) – The Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Graham Ashcraft on the 60-day injured list due to a sprained right forearm.
Blake Dunn – Elbow (D10) – The Cincinnati Reds placed OF Blake Dunn on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow sprain.
Tony Santillan – Oblique (D15) – The Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Tony Santillan on the 15-day injured list with an oblique strain.

St. Louis Cardinals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 24, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
July 25, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
July 26, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
July 27, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
July 28, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
July 29, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
July 30, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
July 31, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays
August 01, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays
August 02, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays

Cincinnati Reds Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 24, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
July 25, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
July 26, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
July 27, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
July 28, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
July 29, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
July 30, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
July 31, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 01, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 02, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates

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