Philadelphia PhilliesvsSt. Louis Cardinals
PHI 6/STL 5
Things to say
The Phillies edged the Cardinals 6-5 on the road at Busch Stadium.
01
opener
Phils took it 6-5 in St. Louis. Back-and-forth all night, came down to the last few outs. Good baseball if you like it close.
02
key player
The heart of Philly's order carried it — a couple of guys got into their stuff and left the yard when it mattered. That's the difference in a one-run game.
03
hot take
Cards are a .500 club for a reason. They hang around, but they don't have the arms to close these out. Not a contender.
04
deep cut
Watch the bullpen usage — that one-run margin says somebody in relief had to escape a jam late. Getaway day, tired arms, always dicey.
05
exit
Anyway, Phillies are rolling at 64-56. Curious if they keep it up the rest of the series.
The recap
Phillies stole one in St. Louis, edging the Cardinals 6-5 in a back-and-forth that came down to the final at-bats.
Philly kept answering every time the Cards clawed back, and that one-run cushion held up when it mattered most. St.
Louis had chances but couldn't cash in the big spot, and now they're back under .500 at 59-60. The Phillies keep humming along at 64-56, and grabbing this getaway-day type win on the road is exactly what a contender is supposed to do.