Petty had allowed seven runs to that point and was eventually charged with nine earned runs as the Reds lost, 9-1, and were swept in the doubleheader at Great American Ball Park.Start the day smarter.

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The Cincinnati Reds (16-15) fell to the St. Louis Cardinals (14-17) 9-1 on Wednesday in the second game of the doubleheader. Here is our instant reaction: Petty Struggles in Debut Chase Petty made his Major League debut on Wednesday and it was a performance he will want to forget.