Phillies hold on to edge Cardinals 6-5 in St. Louis opener
Nbcsportsphiladelphia.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:59 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the series opener on August 11. Starting pitcher Andrew Painter contributed significantly, providing much-needed innings before a strained bullpen took over. Manager Don Mattingly needed a strong performance from his starter as the team aimed to build momentum. The Phillies held off a late push from the Cardinals to maintain their lead.
- •Philadelphia Phillies won 6-5 against St. Louis Cardinals
- •Match was part of an ongoing series in St. Louis
- •Andrew Painter started, helping manage a tired bullpen
- •Phillies look to build momentum with this victory
- 2:59 AMNbcsportsphiladelphia.com — Phillies survive extremely shorthanded bullpen for win over Cards - nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
"The Phillies held on to win 6-5 in the series opener in St. Louis.
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