Rhett Lowder showcased an impressive performance for the Reds, pitching five shutout innings with five hits, three strikeouts, and no walks, earning his first win in the majors against the Cardinals. Meanwhile, Nick Martinez led the Reds to a 1-0 victory over the Braves, pitching seven innings of two-hit ball, striking out five, and retiring 17 consecutive batters. Martinez's strong outing helped the Reds maintain their momentum in the wild card race, while Ty France's RBI double provided the game's only run. Fernando Cruz and Alexis Díaz combined to secure the win with a two-hitter, with Díaz earning his 27th save.