Tommy Edman blasted his first career grand slam in a five-run sixth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 at Great American Ballpark. Game two of the series is this evening with pregame at 5:40 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Elsewhere in the National League: Stephen Strasburg’s three-run homer capped an eight-run third inning as the Washington Nationals blasted the Atlanta Braves 13-4 at SunTrust Park. The teams play again this evening in Atlanta.
Following an off day, the Chicago Cubs open a series with the San Diego Padres this afternoon at Wrigley Field.