Cardinals capitalize on Wheeler's struggles to beat Phillies 7-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 on August 12, 2026, at Busch Stadium. Zack Wheeler faced difficulties, particularly in the fifth inning, where the Cardinals scored five runs. After an early tie, the Phillies' offense stalled, managing only one hit in the final five innings. They now head to Iowa for the Field of Dreams game against the Twins amid concerns about Wheeler's recent performance.
- •Wheeler gives up five runs in the fifth inning.
- •Phillies tie the game 1-1 in the fourth with back-to-back doubles.
- •Team goes 1-8 with runners in scoring position.
- •Jose Alvarado struggles again, contributing to the team's woes.
- •Phillies next play the Twins in the Field of Dreams game.
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Wheels fell off: Cardinals 7, Phillies 1
"A rough fifth inning for Zack Wheeler doomed the Phillies
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