Phillies edge Cardinals in extra innings in Philadelphia matchup
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals faced off against the Philadelphia Phillies in a tightly contested game at Citizens Bank Park on August 21, 2026. Joshua Báez gave the Cardinals an early 2-0 lead with a home run, but the game saw multiple lead changes. After Hunter Dobbins exited with an injury, the Cardinals regained a 4-3 advantage in the sixth inning. However, the Phillies rallied to take a 5-4 lead which they held into extra innings. Both teams put pressure on the pitcher, signaling a fiercely competitive matchup. The game remains ongoing as of the last report.
- •Joshua Báez hits a 360-foot homer for an early Cardinals lead.
- •Dobbins leaves due to right forearm tightness after just two innings.
- •The Phillies take a late lead with a sacrifice fly from Crawford.
- •Caleb Ferguson comes in to pitch after Dobbins’ injury.
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals Lose Heartbreaker in Extra Innings Against Phillies
"It felt like playoff baseball as the Cardinals and Phillies began a crucial 3-game series in Philadelphia. Hunter Dobbins took the mound for St. Louis while Jesus Luzardo started for the Phillies. It would be a classic back-and-forth affair, but Philadelphia would have the last laugh Friday night. It’s been nearly a week since Joshua […]
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