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Cardinals rally late but fall to Phillies at Busch Stadium

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Cardinals rally late but fall to Phillies at Busch Stadium

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals mounted a late rally but were unable to overcome the Philadelphia Phillies, losing at Busch Stadium on August 10, 2026. After falling behind 3-0 early, the Cardinals fought back and closed the gap to 3-2 by the sixth inning. However, the Phillies extended their lead to 6-2 with key hits, including a two-run double from Edmundo Sosa in the eighth. Despite Iván Herrera’s continued hitting success for St. Louis, the Cardinals could not fully close the comeback as the game concluded with a score still pending.

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By the Numbers

•Cardinals starter Hunter Dobbins faced early challenges, allowing two runs in the second inning.
•Andrew Painter held the Cardinals hitless for five innings before their offense awakened.
•St. Louis closed in on Philadelphia, reducing a 3-0 deficit to 3-2.
•The Phillies responded with three runs in the eighth to extend the lead to 6-2.
•Iván Herrera continued to hit well, leading off with a double in the eighth.

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If obtaining a high pitch count early in the game was the goal, Hunter Dobbins succeeded spectacularly. To his credit, the St. Louis Cardinals starter battled through a less than ideal start to keep Monday night’s game with the Phillies close while the Philadelphia starter Andrew Painter showed no signs of the hamstring trouble he […]
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