Phillies rally late to defeat Cardinals 6-4, extend winning streak to nine
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Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies overcame a 4-0 deficit to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on August 24. Down to their final strike, Kyle Schwarber hit a walk-off home run to cap the comeback victory. This win marks the Phillies' ninth consecutive victory, strengthening their position in the NL Wild Card race while gaining ground on the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. Despite some concerns regarding their roster depth and bullpen, the Phillies are demonstrating a strong late-season performance.
- •Phillies' walk-off victory came after trailing 4-0 against the Cardinals.
- •Kyle Schwarber hit a key walk-off home run to secure the win.
- •Philadelphia has won nine straight games as of August 24.
- •The Phillies are now 23-11 in one-run games this season.
- •Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott are contributing significantly to the team's offense.
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