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Cincinnati Reds’ 67th loss comes in stunning fashion: A routine fly ball on the last strike

The New York Times • August 21, 2026 • general

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The Cincinnati Reds lost a heartbreaking 10-9 game to the St. Louis Cardinals after a critical error by center fielder Dane Myers in the ninth inning allowed the Cardinals to score the tying and go-ahead runs.
Myers misjudged a fly ball in the sun, which bounced off his glove, contributing to a chaotic ninth inning that featured 10 combined runs, multiple walks, and a hit batter.
Despite a late rally where the Reds scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth, the Cardinals secured the win with a game-ending catch by right fielder Jordan Walker.
Reds manager Terry Francona acknowledged the difficulty of the inning and praised Myers for calling off the left fielder, though the error ultimately proved costly.
The loss underscores the Reds' struggles this season, as they have already lost 67 of 128 games and are far from the playoff contention they briefly enjoyed last year.

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