Masyn Winn homers as the Cardinals shut out the Reds 3-0

CINCINNATI (AP) — Masyn Winn hit a home run and doubled twice and Kyle Leahy gave up three hits and struck out six in five innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Riley O’Brien pitched the ninth for his 32nd save. It was the 12th time the Reds have been shut out this season and the Cardinals' ninth shutout win.

It's the first time Winn had two doubles in a game since July 28, 2025 against the Marlins.

Cardinals left fielder Joshua Báez went 0 for 3 with an RBI on a sacrifice fly. He’s now 0 for 17 with seven strikeouts since his three-homer day at Wrigley Field on Saturday.

Leahy (10-4) threw 90 pitches. It was his 10th straight start allowing two earned runs or fewer.

Winn's homer off left-hander Andrew Abbott (6-8) in the fifth put the Cardinals ahead 1-0. It was Winn's fifth homer of the season and his first since July 3. It was also the first homer allowed by Abbott in 23 1/3 innings dating to July 26.

Winn's second double came with one out in the seventh. He scored when José Fermín followed with a double to make the score 2-0.

Abbott, who surrendered one hit and didn't walk a batter through the first 4 1/3 innings, allowed two earned runs on four hits. He walked two and struck out six in 6 1/3 innings.

Jordan Walker singled and scored on Báez's sacrifice fly to extend the Cardinals' lead to 3-0 in the eighth.

Cardinals LHP Matthew Liberatore (5-10, 5.07 ERA) will face Reds RHP Chase Burns (14-2, 2.47) on Wednesday.

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St. Louis Cardinals' Masyn Winn rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott throws during the second inning of a baseball game between against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle Leahy throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

St. Louis Cardinals' Masyn Winn hits a solo home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

BALTIMORE (AP) — Trent Grisham hit his 17th home run in the third inning and had a two-run single in the seventh to propel the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.

Yerry De los Santos (1-0) pitched two innings of scoreless relief for the Yankees (70-55), who began the series opener in possession of the top AL wild-card place and six games behind Tampa Bay for the AL East lead.

Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón allowed Coby Mayo’s 17th homer during four innings in his first start after nearly two months on the injured list with inflammation in his throwing elbow.

Brent Headrick and Fernando Cruz got through the seventh, Paul Blackburn completed the eighth and David Bednar worked a perfect ninth for his 28th save in New York's second straight win.

Orioles right-hander Shane Baz (4-13) struck out a season-high 10 in 6 1/3 innings but was charged with all three New York runs after he departed with two men on.

Josh Walker came on and faced back-to-back pinch hitters, walking Paul Goldschmidt to load the bases and striking out Amed Rosario. Grisham followed, lined Walker's 2-2 offering into center field to give him his second multi-RBI game in seven days.

Baltimore (61-65) lost its second straight after beginning the night in a three-way tie with Detroit and Texas for the final AL wild-card spot.

Yankees right-hander Will Warren (8-6, 4.42 ERA) looks to rebound after allowing three homers, four walks and five runs in a four-inning outing last Wednesday. The Orioles answer with righty Chris Bassitt (4-4, 5.11) in his second start since undergoing minor back surgery in late June.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Shane Baz (34) delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

New York Yankees' Trent Grisham rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

New York Yankees' Trent Grisham rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)