After getting tagged with seven runs (six earned) the day before, Cardinals reliever Mitchell Boggs had a much better showing on Tuesday against the Reds. He worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning to secure a 5-1 win.

The right-hander also struck out one while throwing 12 pitches, eight for strikes.

"I know Mitchell was especially eager to get back on the mound, and I think it worked out well," manager Mike Matheny said.

Before the game, Boggs found out the Cardinals might need a long-term solution in the ninth inning. They'll decide at the beginning of May whether closer Jason Motte, who has a strained right elbow, will require reconstructive surgery.

Mitchell Boggs rebounds with clean inning