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Cardinals surrender 4-run lead in 9th, swept by Phillies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:20 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Cardinals surrender 4-run lead in 9th, swept by Phillies

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals lost a significant lead in the 9th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on August 23, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park. The Cardinals jumped to a 4-0 advantage, thanks to contributions from JJ Wetherholt and Alec Burleson, alongside a home run from José Fermín. However, the Cardinals' bullpen could not withstand the pressure as the game shifted dramatically in the final inning. Riley O'Brien entered to close the game, but after conceding a double to Bryce Harper, the Phillies capitalized, loading the bases late in the game. The event led to the Cardinals being swept in the three-game series against Philadelphia.

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By the Numbers

•Cardinals led 4-0 heading into the 9th inning.
•Contributions from JJ Wetherholt and Alec Burleson fueled the lead.
•José Fermín hit a home run to extend the advantage.
•Riley O'Brien failed to close the game, allowing a bases-loaded situation.
•The series sweep places additional pressure on the Cardinals.

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8:20 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals Blow 4-Run Lead in the 9th, Get Swept by Phillies

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Kyle Leahy gave the St. Louis Cardinals exactly what he’s given the team much of the season. He was rock-solid shutting down the Philadelphia Phillies for the first four innings of the game. The Cardinals bats would manage to score against the Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez, but the game would come down to whether the […]
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