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Reds lose vs. Cardinals after early lead
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5 thoughts after Cardinals drop the series at home to the Reds
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Contreras, Baker boost Cardinals to 9-4 win, Reds drop 1 1/2 games back in wild card race
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Cardinals lose to Reds, drop another one-run game
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Cards Collapse in Ninth, Blow Two-Run Lead and Lose Game 1 to Phils 6-3 - Viva El Birdos
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De La Cruz flashes speed, sparks Reds over Cardinals 4-3
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Big swings early and a rookie's nervy relief lift Cardinals to bold win against Reds
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Cincinnati Reds lose 13-inning thriller to St. Louis Cardinals
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Reds can't capitalize on Weaver's strong outing, fall to Cardinals 2-1 - Red Reporter
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Abbott ties career-high allowing 6 runs, Reds lose to Cardinals 9-4