Tyler Stephenson drove in three runs as the visiting Cincinnati Reds snapped their three-game losing streak by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 11-6 Monday night.

Sal Stewart went 3-for-5 with a homer, three runs and two RBIs as the Reds (75-75) moved within two games of the New York Mets for the final National League wild-card slot. Matt McLain drove in two and scored twice in the opener of a three-game set.

Reds starter Zack Littell allowed four runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out three and walked none.

Connor Phillips (3-0) earned the victory with a scoreless eighth.

Alec Burleson drove in two runs for the Cardinals (73-78), who have lost six of seven games and are 4 1/2 games behind the Mets.

Willson Contreras went 2-for-3 with an RBI before exiting with right bicep

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