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August 18, 2026 β’ Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 18, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals (64-62) travels to play Cincinnati Reds (60-65) at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati.
St. Louis Cardinals
Visiting Side
Record
64-62
Cincinnati Reds
Home Side
Record
60-65
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
St. Louis Cardinals
STAT
Cincinnati Reds
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Cincinnati Reds plays on familiar turf at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why St. Louis Cardinals Could Win
St. Louis Cardinals brings a Team ERA of 3.88 and Batting Average of .254 into the matchup.
Why Cincinnati Reds Could Win
Cincinnati Reds counters with a Team ERA of 3.62 and Batting Average of .261.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Cincinnati Reds's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
Dome/Indoor β’ 81Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: STL -123 | O/U: 8.5
Pitching & Leaders
Team Batting Average
Elly De La Cruz
.261
Team Home Runs
Sal Stewart
26
Team Batting Average
Alec Burleson
.289
Team Home Runs
Jordan Walker
24
Consensus Pool
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Circle Crowd Pick Meter
St. Louis Cardinals (51.2%)
Cincinnati Reds (48.8%)
Total Submissions: 58 circles
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