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Phillies bullpen holds off Cardinals for 6-5 victory in St. Louis

The Philadelphia Inquirer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:31 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Phillies bullpen holds off Cardinals for 6-5 victory in St. Louis

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 6-5 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 11. Andrew Painter delivered a strong performance, allowing two earned runs over 5⅓ innings and striking out six. The Cardinals rallied in the eighth inning, but the Phillies bullpen managed to fend off the attack. This game marked a significant effort from Painter, whose early dominance included holding the Cardinals hitless until the sixth inning.

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By the Numbers

•Andrew Painter pitched 5⅓ innings, striking out six batters.
•Cardinals were held hitless until the sixth inning.
•The Phillies bullpen contained a late Cardinals rally.
•The game took place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
•The current date is August 12, 2026.

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Painter held the Cardinals without a hit until the sixth. In one of the strongest starts of his young career, he allowed two earned runs over 5⅓ innings, striking out six.
— The Philadelphia Inquirerby Lochlahn March

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