Phillies adjust lineup with Kyle Schwarber batting leadoff against Cardinals
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:23 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are set to play Game 2 of their series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. EDT. The Cardinals won Game 1, 6-5. In an adjustment, Kyle Schwarber will bat leadoff as the designated hitter, having played first base in Monday’s loss. Bryce Harper, who was designated hitter in Monday's game, moves to right field, while Alec Bohm will replace Schwarber defensively. This configuration comes after the Phillies acquired Luis Arraez from the Giants, shifting defensive responsibilities within the lineup.
- •Phillies play Cardinals in Game 2 on August 12.
- •Cardinals won the first game 6-5 on August 11.
- •Kyle Schwarber is the leadoff hitter as DH.
- •Bryce Harper moves to right field from DH.
- •Luis Arraez's acquisition reshapes the infield.
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Phillies Announce Brandon Marsh Change During Cardinals Series
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Phillies Make Kyle Schwarber Change During Cardinals Series
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Phillies Announce Kyle Schwarber Change During Cardinals Series
"The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night in the series opener. Now, ahead of Tuesday night’s game, Phillies manager Don Mattingly has made several lineup changes. Phillies Announce Brandon Marsh Change Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh remains in the lineup for Game 2, but Mattingly has dropped […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Announce Brandon Marsh Change During Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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"The Philadelphia Phillies have announced their lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The post Philadelphia Phillies Make Kyle Schwarber Change During Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 12:23 AMPhiladelphia Phillies Announce Brandon Marsh Change During Cardinals Series
The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night in the series opener. Now, ahead of Tuesday night’s game, Phillies manager Don Mattingly has made several lineup changes. Phillies Announce Brandon Marsh Change Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh remains in the lineup for Game 2, but Mattingly has dropped […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Announce Brandon Marsh Change During Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 12:07 AMPhiladelphia Phillies Make Kyle Schwarber Change During Cardinals Series
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced their lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The post Philadelphia Phillies Make Kyle Schwarber Change During Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 12:07 AMPhiladelphia Phillies Announce Kyle Schwarber Change During Cardinals Series
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced their lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The post Philadelphia Phillies Announce Kyle Schwarber Change During Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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