The Cincinnati Reds doubled up the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 at Busch Stadium Friday night. The Reds got two runs in the ninth to get the win. Game two is Saturday evening with pregame at 5:45 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Elsewhere in the National League
The Atlanta Braves used a five run fifth inning to down the Miami Marlins 6-2. The series continues as Truist Park Saturday night.
Kris Bryant received a pair of standing ovations in his return to Wrigley Field as the San Francisco Giants cruised to a 6-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. The teams meet again Saturday afternoon.