It’s the St. Louis Cardinals versus the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
- TV Channels: MLB Network®, MLB St. Louis Cardinals, MLB Cincinnati Reds
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds on August 18, 2026
You can watch the Cincinnati Reds take on the St. Louis Cardinals live on DIRECTV on MLB Network®, MLB St. Louis Cardinals and MLB Cincinnati Reds on August 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
St. Louis Cardinals (64-62) at Cincinnati Reds (60-65) — Game Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals (64-62) head to Great American Ball Park to face the Cincinnati Reds (60-65) on August 18, 2026. Cincinnati has out-homered St. Louis as a team, 163 to 130, a gap that shows up nightly in the middle of the Reds’ lineup. Alec Burleson has been the driving force for the Cardinals, hitting .289 with 21 home runs and 92 RBIs while posting a .355 on-base percentage and a .493 slugging percentage. Sal Stewart has answered for Cincinnati with 26 home runs and 91 RBIs of his own, giving the Reds a power threat who can match Burleson swing for swing even though his .258 average trails the Cardinals’ first baseman.
Jordan Walker adds 24 home runs and 88 RBIs to the St. Louis attack while Elly De La Cruz brings a .344 on-base percentage and a .475 slugging percentage that make him a threat to reach base and drive in runs in the same at-bat for the Reds. St. Louis sits 13.5 games behind the National League Central leader while Cincinnati trails by 17, leaving the Reds 3.5 games back of the Cardinals in the division race.
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What Time is the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds Game Today?
The St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds?
You can watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds on MLB Network®, your local regional sports network, MLB St. Louis Cardinals and MLB Cincinnati Reds and MLB Extra Innings®.
St. Louis Cardinals Channel on DIRECTV
MLB St. Louis Cardinals (Channel 672)
Cincinnati Reds Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Cincinnati Reds (Channel 661)
Players to Watch: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Alec Burleson — 1B. Burleson is hitting .289 with 21 home runs and 92 RBIs this season, making him the run-producing anchor of the Cardinals lineup. His .355 on-base percentage and .493 slugging percentage round out a complete offensive season for the first baseman.
Jordan Walker — RF. Playing right field for St. Louis, Walker has cleared 24 home runs and 88 RBIs to go with a .289 average this season. His power gives the Cardinals a second impact bat behind Burleson in the middle of the order.
Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz — SS. De La Cruz gives the Reds lineup its most dynamic presence at shortstop, hitting .261 with a .344 on-base percentage and a .475 slugging percentage. His combination of patience and power at the top of the order makes him a threat to reach base and drive in runs in the same at-bat.
Sal Stewart — 1B. Stewart has provided pop from first base for Cincinnati, launching 26 home runs and driving in 91 runs this season. His .258 average trails Burleson’s .289 mark across the diamond, but the power numbers keep him firmly in the middle of the Reds’ order.
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