Christian Encarnacion-Strand delivered a clutch performance, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs to lead the Reds to a 5-3 victory over the rival Cardinals. His go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning broke a 3-3 tie and provided the winning runs. Encarnacion's power display and all-around excellence were on full display as he continued to be a key offensive force for Cincinnati.