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St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (August 17, 2026)

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St. Louis has been playing its best baseball in weeks, and Cincinnati needs to find an answer fast. The Cardinals arrive having taken two straight from the Cubs at Wrigley, outscoring Chicago 11-4 in the finale, and they carry a 7-3 mark over their last ten games into Great American Ball Park. That kind of momentum is hard to slow down, and St. Louis has the personnel to sustain it.

Sal Stewart has been the engine of Cincinnati’s offense all season — 26 home runs, 91 RBI, and 121 hits from a player who looks like the Reds’ most reliable bat. On the other side, Alec Burleson has quietly put together a productive year with 90 RBI and 135 hits, and Jordan Walker adds a different dimension with 24 home runs and 16 stolen bases. JJ Wetherholt has crossed home plate 81 times for St. Louis, a number that reflects how consistently the Cardinals have been manufacturing runs.

Cincinnati has dropped four of its last ten and is coming off consecutive losses to Miami. The Reds are not without weapons, but they need someone to step up and change the tone of this homestand before the deficit in the standings becomes harder to ignore.

St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds Game Information

Game Date: August 17, 2026
Game Time: 01:40 PM ET
TV Channel: St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, and MLB.TV – St. Louis Cardinals
Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

4:23 PM ET
Michael Toglia called out on strikes.
4:21 PM ET
Dane Myers called out on strikes.
4:18 PM ET
Eugenio Suárez strikes out swinging.
4:17 PM ET
Riley O'Brien (P) replaces Ryne Stanek (P).
4:17 PM ET
Everson Pereira switches from CF to LF.
4:17 PM ET
Nathan Church (CF) replaces Joshua Báez (LF), batting 1st.
4:15 PM ET
Ivan Herrera flies out to shallow left field to JJ Bleday.
4:11 PM ET
Joshua Báez called out on strikes.
4:09 PM ET
JJ Wetherholt grounds out to shallow infield to Michael Toglia.
4:07 PM ET
Sam Moll (P) replaces Pierce Johnson (P).
4:07 PM ET
JJ Bleday remains in the game as LF.
4:07 PM ET
Michael Toglia switches from LF to 1B.
4:07 PM ET
Sal Stewart switches from 1B to 3B.
4:05 PM ET
Tyler Stephenson grounds out to shallow infield to Ryne Stanek.
4:03 PM ET
Sal Stewart doubles to shallow left field.
4:01 PM ET
Elly De La Cruz called out on strikes.
3:59 PM ET
JJ Bleday flies out to right field to Jordan Walker.
3:59 PM ET
JJ Bleday pinch-hitting for Ke'Bryan Hayes.
3:59 PM ET
Ryne Stanek (P) replaces George Soriano (P).
3:57 PM ET
Everson Pereira grounds out to shortstop, Elly De La Cruz to Sal Stewart.
3:56 PM ET
Blaze Jordan lines out to right field to Noelvi Marte.
3:55 PM ET
Masyn Winn singles to shallow right field.
3:53 PM ET
Jimmy Crooks strikes out swinging.
3:52 PM ET
Pierce Johnson (P) replaces Luis Mey (P).
3:49 PM ET
Noelvi Marte strikes out swinging.
3:46 PM ET
Matt McLain grounds out to shortstop, Masyn Winn to Alec Burleson.
3:44 PM ET
Michael Toglia lines out to right field to Jordan Walker.
3:44 PM ET
George Soriano (P) replaces Gordon Graceffo (P).
3:44 PM ET
JJ Wetherholt remains in the game as 2B.
3:44 PM ET
Jimmy Crooks (C) replaces José Fermín (2B), batting 5th.
3:41 PM ET
Alec Burleson pops out to shallow right field to Matt McLain.
3:39 PM ET
Jordan Walker singles to shallow center field. Ivan Herrera to second.
3:37 PM ET
Ivan Herrera walks.
3:36 PM ET
Joshua Báez grounds out to third base, Ke'Bryan Hayes to Sal Stewart.
3:34 PM ET
JJ Wetherholt flies out to deep center field to Dane Myers.
3:33 PM ET
JJ Wetherholt pinch-hitting for Pedro Pagés.
3:31 PM ET
Dane Myers grounds out to shallow infield, Masyn Winn to Alec Burleson.
3:31 PM ET
Eugenio Suárez grounds out to third base, Blaze Jordan to Alec Burleson.
3:29 PM ET
Tyler Stephenson strikes out swinging.
3:26 PM ET
Gordon Graceffo (P) replaces Luis Gastelum (P).
3:24 PM ET
Everson Pereira called out on strikes.
3:22 PM ET
Blaze Jordan strikes out swinging.
3:20 PM ET
Masyn Winn strikes out swinging.
3:19 PM ET
Luis Mey (P) replaces Kent Emanuel (P).
3:17 PM ET
Sal Stewart lines out to second base to José Fermín.
3:15 PM ET
Elly De La Cruz called out on strikes.
3:14 PM ET
Ke'Bryan Hayes strikes out swinging.
3:13 PM ET
Luis Gastelum (P) replaces Quinn Mathews (P).
3:11 PM ET
José Fermín flies out to right center field to Noelvi Marte.
3:09 PM ET
Alec Burleson strikes out swinging.
3:08 PM ET
Jordan Walker doubles to deep left field.
3:06 PM ET
Ivan Herrera flies out to deep left field to Michael Toglia.
3:02 PM ET
Noelvi Marte strikes out swinging.
2:59 PM ET
Matt McLain grounds out to shortstop, Masyn Winn to Alec Burleson.
2:57 PM ET
Michael Toglia called out on strikes.
2:55 PM ET
Dane Myers homers to left field.
2:49 PM ET
Joshua Báez hits into a force out to shortstop. Everson Pereira out at second.
2:48 PM ET
Pedro Pagés pops out to Sal Stewart.
2:47 PM ET
Everson Pereira singles to shallow right field. Blaze Jordan to second.
2:46 PM ET
Blaze Jordan walks.
2:44 PM ET
Masyn Winn pops out to second base to Matt McLain.
2:42 PM ET
Eugenio Suárez grounds out to third base, Blaze Jordan to Alec Burleson.
2:40 PM ET
Tyler Stephenson walks.
2:38 PM ET
Sal Stewart lines out to deep center field to Everson Pereira.
2:37 PM ET
Elly De La Cruz strikes out swinging.
2:34 PM ET
José Fermín grounds out to shallow infield. Alec Burleson out at second.
2:33 PM ET
Alec Burleson singles to center field. Ivan Herrera to second.
2:30 PM ET
Jordan Walker flies out to deep right field to Noelvi Marte.
2:28 PM ET
Ivan Herrera walks.
2:24 PM ET
Ke'Bryan Hayes grounds out to shallow infield, Blaze Jordan to Alec Burleson.
2:22 PM ET
Noelvi Marte pops out to Alec Burleson.
2:19 PM ET
Matt McLain walks. Michael Toglia to second. Dane Myers to third.
2:16 PM ET
Michael Toglia walks. Dane Myers to second.
2:14 PM ET
Dane Myers singles to right field.
2:11 PM ET
Eugenio Suárez strikes out swinging.
2:08 PM ET
Joshua Báez lines out to center field to Dane Myers.
2:07 PM ET
Pedro Pagés called out on strikes.
2:05 PM ET
Everson Pereira grounds out to shallow infield, Ke'Bryan Hayes to Sal Stewart.
2:03 PM ET
Blaze Jordan triples to deep center field.
2:00 PM ET
Tyler Stephenson strikes out swinging.
1:59 PM ET
Sal Stewart strikes out swinging.
1:57 PM ET
Elly De La Cruz strikes out swinging.
1:53 PM ET
Masyn Winn called out on strikes.
1:52 PM ET
José Fermín grounds out to shallow infield, Ke'Bryan Hayes to Sal Stewart.
1:50 PM ET
Alec Burleson doubles to right field. Ivan Herrera scores. Joshua Báez scores.
1:47 PM ET
Jordan Walker strikes out swinging.
1:45 PM ET
Ivan Herrera walks. Joshua Báez to second.
1:43 PM ET
Joshua Báez hit by pitch.

Game Preview

St. Louis sits 13.5 games back in the division but remains very much alive in the wild card picture. The Cardinals hold a 5-3 advantage over Cincinnati in head-to-head play this season, including an 8-1 win in the first game of a May doubleheader in Cincinnati. The Reds, sitting 17 games back, are playing for pride and development at this stage, but that does not make them a pushover at home, where they carry a 30-33 record. For St. Louis, every game in this stretch carries genuine postseason weight.

Cincinnati Reds Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 59-64
Home Record: 30-33
Away Record: 29-31
Division Record: 11-24
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .480

St. Louis Cardinals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 63-61
Home Record: 32-34
Away Record: 31-27
Division Record: 19-19
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .508

Stat Leaders

Cincinnati Reds (59-64, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Blake Dunn, 0.282
RBI Leader: Sal Stewart, 91 RBI
Home Run Leader: Sal Stewart, 26 HR
Runs Leader: Elly De La Cruz, 68 Runs
Hits Leader: Sal Stewart, 121 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Elly De La Cruz, 21 SB
ERA Leader: Chase Burns, 2.47 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Chase Burns, 151 K
Wins Leader: Chase Burns, 14 W
Saves Leader: Emilio Pagán, 15 SV

St. Louis Cardinals (63-61, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Joshua Baez, 0.333
RBI Leader: Alec Burleson, 90 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jordan Walker, 24 HR
Runs Leader: JJ Wetherholt, 81 Runs
Hits Leader: Alec Burleson, 135 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jordan Walker, 16 SB
ERA Leader: Ryan Fernandez, 2.70 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Matthew Liberatore, 116 K
Wins Leader: Andre Pallante, 12 W
Saves Leader: Riley O’Brien, 30 SV

What to Watch For

Chase Burns is the name Cincinnati needs on the mound when the season feels like it is slipping. His 2.47 ERA and 151 strikeouts with 14 wins make him the clear ace of this staff and one of the more compelling pitchers in the National League. When Burns is right, the Reds can beat anyone. Brady Singer, with a 4.66 ERA and 5 wins, represents a steeper challenge for Cincinnati’s rotation depth, and the gap between those two arms tells part of the story of the Reds’ season.

For St. Louis, Kyle Leahy has been a quiet revelation — a 3.38 ERA, 105 strikeouts, and 9 wins from a pitcher who has given the Cardinals a reliable option deep into games. Andre Pallante’s 12 wins further illustrate how St. Louis has built rotation depth that Cincinnati has struggled to match.

Spencer Steer is day-to-day with a wrist injury for Cincinnati, which opens opportunity for others in the lineup. Tyler Stephenson has hit .251 with 12 home runs and 39 RBI and figures to be a key presence behind the plate. For St. Louis, Ivan Herrera has scored 76 runs while posting 13 home runs and 52 RBI — a catcher producing at a level that gives the Cardinals a meaningful advantage at the position.

Cincinnati Reds Injury Report

Spencer Steer – Wrist (D10) – The Cincinnati Reds placed INF Spencer Steer on the 10-day injured list with right wrist sprain.
Brandon Williamson – Shoulder (D60) – The Cincinnati Reds placed LHP Brandon Williamson to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue.
Hunter Greene – Elbow (D60) – The Cincinnati Reds said on Thursday (Aug. 13) that RHP Hunter Greene will miss the entire 2027 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
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 (D60) – The Cincinnati Reds transferred OF Blake Dunn from the 10-day injured list to the 60-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 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.
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 Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 17, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 17, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 18, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 19, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 20, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 21, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 22, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 23, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
August 24, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
August 25, 2026 at San Francisco Giants

St. Louis Cardinals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 17, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 17, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 18, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 19, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 20, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 21, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
August 22, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
August 23, 2026 at Philadelphia Phillies
August 25, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles
August 26, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles

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