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Phillies make lineup changes despite winning streak against Cardinals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:49 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Phillies make lineup changes despite winning streak against Cardinals

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies, coming off an impressive 12-3 win against the St. Louis Cardinals, have won eight consecutive games. Ahead of their series finale on August 23, manager Don Mattingly announced Kyle Schwarber would start at first base rather than designated hitter, with Bryce Harper taking over DH duties. Alec Bohm receives a day off. The Phillies are currently 72-58 and sit three games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. They will face the Mariners after concluding their series with the Cardinals.

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Status Watch

•Phillies won 12-3 against the Cardinals on August 22.
•Kyle Schwarber starts at first base, not DH, for the finale.
•Alec Bohm takes a day off during the winning streak.
•Phillies sit 3 games behind Braves in the NL East.
•Team faces Mariners after the Cardinals series.

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5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Phillies Announce Kyle Schwarber Decision During Cardinals Series

What they're saying

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The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a dominant 12-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.They’ve now won eight games in a row, and ahead of Sunday’s series finale, which will feature star left-hander Cristopher Sanchez on the mound, manager Don Mattingly has decided to make some lineup changes despite the team’s recent success.Phillies […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Announce Kyle Schwarber Decision During Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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