Phillies rally to defeat Cardinals with Schwarber's walk-off home run
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Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Kyle Schwarber hit a 459-foot walk-off home run, leading the Phillies to a 6-4 victory over the Cardinals on August 23, 2026. Philadelphia erased a four-run deficit in the ninth inning, scoring six runs after being shut out for eight innings. The rally began with a double from Bryce Harper and included a three-run double from Edmundo Sosa. With this win, the Phillies completed a three-game sweep of St. Louis and extended their winning streak to nine games.
- •Phillies trailed 4-0 entering the ninth inning.
- •Schwarber's homer marked his 39th of the season.
- •Philadelphia’s winning streak now stands at nine games.
- •Starter Cristopher Sánchez allowed four runs over 6 2/3 innings.
- •Riley O’Brien charged with six runs in just two-thirds of an inning.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Schwarber’s 459-foot missile completes Phillies comeback that made no sense
"Kyle Schwarber launched a 459-foot walk-off home run after the Phillies erased a four-run deficit with two outs in the ninth inning
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