Cardinals Roll Into Cincy Looking to Sweep After Shutout Win

The Cardinals just blanked the Reds 3-0 last night, and DarkHorse nailed it with a Cardinals moneyline pick that cashed at -120. Now St. Louis strolls back into Great American Ball Park with momentum and that swagger you get when your pitching staff is dealing and the bats are doing just enough.

Cincinnati's lineup looked lifeless in the opener—zero runs will do that—and unless something drastically changes, they're staring down a series sweep on their own turf. The Cardinals aren't exactly world-beaters this season, but they've got the Reds' number right now, and confidence is half the battle in August baseball when the dog days hit hard.

The Reds need their offense to wake up in a hurry. Great American is supposed to be a hitter's paradise, but you can't take advantage of those short porches if you're swinging through fastballs and leaving runners stranded. Meanwhile, St. Louis is playing clean, opportunistic baseball—the kind that grinds out wins even when the highlight reel stays quiet.

DarkHorse hasn't dropped a pick for tonight yet, but if the Cardinals keep this energy rolling, don't be shocked if the sharp money flows their way again. The Reds need answers, and they need them fast.