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Phillies overwhelm Cardinals in one-sided game at Citizens Bank Park

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:33 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Phillies overwhelm Cardinals in one-sided game at Citizens Bank Park

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies took control early against the St. Louis Cardinals, leading 12-3 in their matchup on August 22, 2026. Quinn Mathews struggled on the mound for the Cardinals, conceding seven earned runs in five innings. The Phillies' offense was highlighted by J.T. Realmuto's contributions and a decisive home run from Bryce Harper. St. Louis managed to score three runs, but the game was already out of reach by the late innings. The two teams will meet again for a rematch on Sunday, with Kyle Leahy set to start for the Cardinals and Cristopher Sánchez starting for the Phillies.

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By the Numbers

•Phillies lead Cardinals 12-3 after 8 innings.
•Quinn Mathews allows 7 earned runs in 5 innings.
•Bryce Harper hits a home run, increasing the lead.
•J.T. Realmuto's double adds to the Phillies' scoring in the 6th.
•Next game is scheduled for Sunday at 12:45 PM central.

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12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies Jump All Over Mathews, Clobber Cardinals Saturday Night

What they're saying

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The St. Louis Cardinals have played some very tight one-run games lately. Saturday night was not one of those games as the Philadelphia Phillies jumped all over Quinn Mathews early and clobbered the Cardinals Saturday night in Philly. The trouble for Quinn Mathews started in the bottom of the 1st inning when he walked Kyle […]
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