Phillies host Cardinals for three-game series opener in Philadelphia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals tonight at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Jesús Luzardo is scheduled to start for the Phillies, showcasing strong performance in August with only three earned runs allowed in 21.2 innings. Hunter Dobbins will take the mound for the Cardinals, holding a 3-3 record with a 3.42 ERA. The game is set to start at 6:40 PM and will be broadcast on NBCSP.
- •Phillies and Cardinals face off for a three-game series.
- •Game time is 6:40 PM at Citizens Bank Park.
- •Luzardo has excelled in August, minimizing runs allowed.
- •Dobbins previously limited runs in their last matchup.
- •The game will be televised locally on NBCSP.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Gamethread 8/21: Phillies vs. Cardinals
"Phillies welcome Cardinals to Philadelphia for the start of a three-game set
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