Cardinals adjust lineup featuring Joshua Baez ahead of Phillies series
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals begin a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies on August 21, 2026. In their previous game, the Cardinals secured a narrow victory over the Cincinnati Reds, winning 10-9. Rookie outfielder Joshua Baez will bat fourth as the team makes lineup adjustments, moving Jordan Walker to the third spot. Baez, after an impressive debut, has struggled recently, with only one hit in his last 21 at-bats, and will aim for improvement against the Phillies.
- •Cardinals defeated the Reds 10-9 in their last game.
- •Joshua Baez will bat fourth in the lineup against the Phillies.
- •Jordan Walker moves to third in the batting order.
- •Baez has one hit in his last 21 at-bats.
- •The first game of the series is scheduled for August 21.
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals Announce Andre Pallante News Before Phillies Series
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals Announce Intriguing Joshua Baez News Before Phillies Series
"The St. Louis Cardinals have quietly had a strong display of baseball since MLB’s All-Star break. This weekend, the Cardinals are playing the Philadelphia Phillies, which is a series with NL Wild Card implications. Before the Phillies series began, the Cardinals announced some concerning news on starting pitcher Andre Pallante, who has been St. Louis’s […] The post St. Louis Cardinals Announce Andre Pallante News Before Phillies Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The St. Louis Cardinals kick off their three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. They will be looking to stay hot after defeating the Cincinnati Reds in their most recent game by a 10-9 final score.The Cardinals are making some changes to their lineup for their series opener against the Phillies. One involves exciting […] The post St. Louis Cardinals Announce Intriguing Joshua Baez News Before Phillies Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 12:02 AMSt. Louis Cardinals Announce Andre Pallante News Before Phillies Series
The St. Louis Cardinals have quietly had a strong display of baseball since MLB’s All-Star break. This weekend, the Cardinals are playing the Philadelphia Phillies, which is a series with NL Wild Card implications. Before the Phillies series began, the Cardinals announced some concerning news on starting pitcher Andre Pallante, who has been St. Louis’s […] The post St. Louis Cardinals Announce Andre Pallante News Before Phillies Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 10:37 PMSt. Louis Cardinals Announce Intriguing Joshua Baez News Before Phillies Series
The St. Louis Cardinals kick off their three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. They will be looking to stay hot after defeating the Cincinnati Reds in their most recent game by a 10-9 final score.The Cardinals are making some changes to their lineup for their series opener against the Phillies. One involves exciting […] The post St. Louis Cardinals Announce Intriguing Joshua Baez News Before Phillies Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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