The Fowler circuit rallies the Cardinals against the Reds 4-2 in 11 innings

CINCINNATI – Austin Gomber was ready to start the bottom of the seventh, still working on a non-hitter, when a siren sounded and the lights flashed. The Great American Ball Park fire alarm had malfunctioned

This was a fresh start for the Cardinals rookie southpaw, who got an unexpected break of 7 minutes and 30 seconds.

"At first I did not know what was going on," Gomber said. "I turned around and saw everything flashing."

Gomber lost his free kick and his shutout after the alarm was silenced in the seventh inning, but Dexter Fowler hit a two-point shot in the 11th Tuesday night. The St. Louis Cardinals win a 4-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

For a second consecutive night, a Cardinals rookie went to the back of the game without allowing a shot. Daniel Poncedeleon threw a ball without defeat for seven innings in his league debut Monday before the Reds joined Norris for a 2-1 victory with Eugenio Suarez's circuit

Poncedeleon urged Gomber to imitate it on Tuesday.

"I spoke to Ponce and he said to me," Go ahead, "said Gomber. "I thought I probably would not enter a non-hitter in seventh."

Joey Votto scored a goal for the Reds' first touchdown, and Suarez followed with his 21st homer late in the rookie debut Gomber made 15 relief appearances this season before the Cardinals sent him to Triple-A to get in shape to help their exhausted rotation. He threw 90 shots on his first start in the major league.

Mired in a downturn that lasted the entire season, Fowler hooked left-handed Amir Garrett (0-2) for his second right-handed whistle. Fowler is batting .179 in total.

"We have to keep him alive and still see that million dollar smile," said interim manager Mike Shildt

Sam Tuivailala (3-3) threat in the 10th. Bud Norris got his 19th stop on 22 occasions, one night after being defeated.

Homer Bailey returned from his last injury and gave one of his best performances of the season, allowing two runs and eliminating one season … eight high hitters in 6 2/3 innings. Bailey has been sidelined since the end of May with a right knee injury.

Bailey was so ineffective before the injury that the Reds considered moving him to the bullpen. He is 1-7 in 13 starts this season. He described his departure from Tuesday as encouraging.

"I'm going to go back and look at the mistakes I've made and continue to dismiss," Bailey said.

Jose Martinez dominated a race at the fourth and Yairo Munoz doubled at home another in the seventh

ROTATIONAL SWITCH

The Cardinals opted Poncedeleon at Triple-A Memphis, opening a place of 39; alignment for Gomber.

IN THE INTERIM

Cardinals are 4-4 since Shildt became acting manager. The Reds have 41-42 under the direction of Jim Riggleman

BREAKING BAD

With runners in first and third place and two outs in the third inning, Jose Peraza of Cincinnati was caught too far from first base and was trapped tired. Receiver Curt Casali broke the plate and was kicked out, putting an end to the threat

FITTING TUNE

The Reds played "We did not start the fire" during the lead time. 39, alarm of the seventh inning. 19659028] Fowler's 12 home runs against the Reds are the most against any opponent. … The Cardinals are 6-6 in extra innings. The Reds have 5-7. … Votto's single in the seventh broke a 0-for-12 slump that tied his high season. … Billy Hamilton ended a slump from 0 to 18.

COACH'S ROOM

Cardinals: Carlos Martinez threw in the outfield, the last step in his recovery from the start. a straight oblique straight. He could return to rotation next week if his recovery continues as planned

Reds: The right relay athlete Jackson Stephenson suffered a 10-day DL with a torn right knee cartilage that began on the disturb during the weekend. There are no immediate plans for surgery. … Second base player, Scooter Gennett was back in training a day after the illness had limited him to the pressure

UP NEXT

Cardinals: Jack Flaherty (4-4) scored his fourth career start against the Reds. The Reds: Sal Romano (5-8) has faced the Cardinals twice, the Reds losing both games.

Reds: Sal Romano (5-8) was the best beginner of his career on September 19 at the Great American Ball Park. ] ___

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