St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (August 19, 2026)

St. Louis has been one of the hotter teams in the National League over the past two weeks, going 7-3 across their last ten games and carrying a one-game winning streak into Cincinnati. The Cardinals are playing with purpose, and their offense has the personnel to punish a Reds pitching staff that has been inconsistent for much of the season.

Cincinnati, meanwhile, dropped its most recent game to Miami and enters at 60-66, but the Reds are not without weapons. Elly De La Cruz has scored 69 runs and swiped 21 bases, giving Cincinnati a genuine difference-maker at the top of the order. On the other side, Jordan Walker is hitting .289 with 24 home runs and 17 stolen bases for St. Louis — a two-way threat who can change a game in multiple ways.

Sal Stewart anchors the Cincinnati lineup with 26 home runs and 91 RBI, while Alec Burleson has driven in 92 runs for the Cardinals. Both clubs have legitimate run producers, and with the Cardinals riding recent momentum and the Reds looking to avoid a second straight loss, the competitive tension between these two NL Central rivals is real.

St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds Game Information

Game Date: August 19, 2026
Game Time: 06:40 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)

Game Preview

St. Louis sits 13.5 games back in the division but has gone 7-3 over their last ten, keeping themselves relevant in the wild card conversation. Cincinnati, 18 games back and at 60-66, needs wins to avoid the season slipping away entirely. The Cardinals have won 33 of 61 road games this year, making them a legitimate threat away from home. For the Reds, protecting their home record — currently 31-35 — matters as much as anything. Every game between these two NL Central clubs carries direct standings weight.

Cincinnati Reds Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 60-66
Home Record: 31-35
Away Record: 29-31
Division Record: 12-26
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .476

St. Louis Cardinals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 65-62
Home Record: 32-34
Away Record: 33-28
Division Record: 21-20
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .512

Stat Leaders

Cincinnati Reds (60-66, #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, 69 Runs
Hits Leader: Sal Stewart, 124 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 (65-62, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jordan Walker, 0.289
RBI Leader: Alec Burleson, 92 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jordan Walker, 24 HR
Runs Leader: JJ Wetherholt, 81 Runs
Hits Leader: Alec Burleson, 139 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jordan Walker, 17 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, 32 SV

What to Watch For

Rhett Lowder takes the ball for Cincinnati carrying a 5.17 ERA and four wins on the season. He has shown the ability to work deep into games, but his numbers reflect a pitcher still finding consistency at the major league level. The Reds need him to limit damage against a Cardinals lineup that has been swinging well.

For St. Louis, Jordan Walker is the player to watch. Hitting .289 with 24 home runs and 17 stolen bases, Walker combines power and speed in a way few players in this lineup can match. Ivan Herrera has also been productive, batting .246 with 14 home runs, 53 RBI, and 78 runs scored — quietly one of the more complete offensive contributors on the roster.

Cincinnati’s Sal Stewart remains the offensive anchor with 26 home runs and 91 RBI, and JJ Bleday has added 20 home runs despite a .220 average. Spencer Steer is on the 10-day injured list with a wrist injury, which opens opportunity for others to step into a larger role. Riley O’Brien leads the Cardinals bullpen with 32 saves, giving St. Louis a reliable late-game option if they can protect a lead.

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 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
August 26, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
August 28, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
August 29, 2026 at Chicago Cubs

St. Louis Cardinals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

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
August 27, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles
August 28, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 29, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates

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