Reds Beat Cardinals 3-1, Secure Fifth Straight Win

The Cincinnati Reds secured a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, marking their fifth consecutive win, with Nick Martinez delivering six strong innings and Jose Trevino hitting a key home run. Reds hitters Elly De La Cruz and Gavin Lux extended their hitting streaks to career highs of 12 games, with Lux also contributing three hits and two doubles. Despite a rough start in the first inning due to a sun-lost fly ball, Martinez settled in, and Cincinnati's bullpen closed out the game efficiently. However, the Cardinals rebounded in a later game, snapping the Reds' winning streak with a 6-0 shutout, highlighted by Masyn Winn's pair of home runs and three consecutive homers in the ninth inning. Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas allowed only three hits in over five innings, while Cincinnati's offense was stifled, ending their run of five straight wins. The series showcased strong pitching, timely hitting, and notable individual performances from both teams.