MLB: Cardinals defeat Reds, Braves & Cubs win Sunday

Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer and Tommy Edman a solo shot and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, splitting the four game series.The Reds welcome San Diego this evening with pregame at 5:40 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP. The Cardinals are at Busch Stadium this evening to host the Milwaukee Brewers.

Elsewhere in the National League: Rafael Ortega blasted a grand slam in the sixth inning lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves won two of three games in the series and are off today.

The Chicago Cubs downed the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 in a game played in Williamsport, PA. The Cubs are off today.