Phillies rally from 4-0 down to beat Cardinals with walk-off homer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies continued their winning streak, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on August 24. Trailing 4-0 in the ninth inning with two outs and two strikes, J.T. Realmuto's single ignited a comeback that culminated in Kyle Schwarber's walk-off home run. This marked the Phillies' ninth consecutive victory, and it set a new MLB record for most wins after trailing with two outs and two strikes in a single season since 1988. The remarkable win reflects the team's resilience and offensive prowess under pressure.
- •Phillies win their ninth straight game on August 24.
- •They trailed 4-0 in the ninth inning before the comeback.
- •Realmuto's single started the rally with two outs and two strikes.
- •Schwarber hit a walk-off home run to secure the victory.
- •This win marks the fifth time this season with two-out, two-strike wins.
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies made MLB history not seen since at least 1988 with wild 2-out, 2-strike win
"This is some wild history for the Phillies to make thanks to an even wilder comeback.
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