Phillies edge Cardinals in close game, 6-5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:18 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on August 10, 2026, at Busch Stadium. Andrew Painter pitched 5.1 innings, allowing two runs, while the Phillies' offense saw contributions from Kyle Schwarber and Edmundo Sosa. The game was tense as the Cardinals rallied late, but Jonathan Bowlan secured the save in the ninth inning. The win improves the Phillies' morale after recent struggles and sets them up for a better series finish.
- •Andrew Painter pitched 5.1 innings, giving up two runs.
- •Kyle Schwarber and Edmundo Sosa contributed key hits.
- •Cardinals cut the lead to 6-5 in the eighth inning.
- •Jonathan Bowlan earned his first career save.
- •Cristopher Sanchez is scheduled to pitch next.
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Somehow it worked: Phillies 6, Cardinals 5
"Andrew Painter, Alan Rangel, and Jonathan Bowlan got the job done
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