The Cincinnati Reds pounded Cardinals’ starter Joel Pineiro for three home runs as the Cardinals lost 7-2 to fall a game behind Philadelphia for home field advantage in the opening divisional playoff series.
Pineiro hasn’t given up two home runs in any start this year, but outfielder Jay Bruce took Pineiro deep twice…once on a three run shot in the second and a two run homer in the sixth. Pineiro also gave up a solo home run to Joey Votto in the third.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals couldn’t do much against Homer Bailey who went seven innings while allowing just one run on seven hits, while striking out seven. Bailey is 5-1 in his last eight starts. His turnaround started just after his August 12 th start against the Cardinals was cut short in the first inning due to an injury.
David Freese hit his first major league homer, which came in the ninth inning. Albert Pujols went 1 for 3 and drove in his 133 rd run back in the fifth inning.
