Reds rained out, Cards win streak 11, Braves win & Cubs lose Wednesday

The Cincinnati Reds game with the Pittsburgh Pirates was rained out yesterday at Great American Ballpark. The Reds open a series with the Washington Nationals this evening, with coverage following the The Huddle on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.

Elsewhere in the National League

The St. Louis Cardinals win streak is now at 11 games. Paul Goldschmidt and Tyler O’Neill each hit home runs as the Cardinals crushed the Brewers 10-2 in Milwaukee. The series wraps up today.

The Atlanta Braves continue to flourish in the desert. Three home runs highlighted a night of fireworks at Chase Field as the Braves took down the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-2. The Braves go for the four game sweep today.

Interleague

The Chicago Cubs were swept by the Minnesota Twins last night 5-4 at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are off today before hosting St. Louis beginning tomorrow.