Reds edged by Cardinals to drop series

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ST. LOUIS — Before turning their attention to a four-game showdown against the Cubs, the Cardinals found a way to wrap up an uneven homestand on a high note. With a 3-2 victory that showcased Jaime Garcia at his near best, the Cardinals nabbed a series from the Reds on Wednesday and climbed back into a tie with the Marlins for the National League’s second Wild Card spot.

Garcia bookended the Cardinals’ 3-3 homestand with a pair of sensational starts. Pulled from his last outing three outs short, the left-hander was given the opportunity to secure his fifth career complete game. However, that leash ran out after Garcia surrendered hits to Joey Votto and Adam Duvall to open the inning. Closer Seung Hwan Oh took …

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