Cardinals shutout Phillies 2-0 behind solid pitching and timely hitting
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals secured a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on August 11, 2026, at Busch Stadium. Pitcher Brady Pallante delivered a strong six-inning performance, allowing four hits while striking out two. Both teams struggled offensively, with multiple double plays contributing to the low scoreline. The Cardinals finally broke through in the eighth inning when Everson Pereira hit a home run to extend their lead to 2-0. The Phillies managed to load the bases later in the eighth but failed to capitalize, resulting in a disappointing offensive outing.
- •Pallante pitched six scoreless innings for the Cardinals.
- •Both teams hit multiple double plays throughout the game.
- •Pereira's eighth-inning home run secured the Cardinals' second run.
- •The Phillies had bases loaded in the eighth but failed to score.
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Double Your Displeasure: Cardinals 2, Phillies 0
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