The Phillies Clinched a Late Victory Over the St. Louis Cardinals
Alec Burleson's clutch single up the middle in the 6th inning broke up Andrew Painter's no-hit bid, but it was too little, too late for the Cardinals, as they fell 6-5 to the Phillies.
The game was a wild one, with the Phillies taking a commanding 3-0 lead early on. Andrew Painter, who had been recovering from hamstring issues, looked like Cy Young for the first 5 innings of the game, holding the Cardinals hitless. However, the Cardinals finally broke up the no-hit bid in the bottom of the 6th inning when Iván Herrera ripped a double into the left field corner.
The Cardinals' rally was sparked by Alec Burleson's single, which scored both Wetherholt and Herrera and cut the Phillies' lead to 3-2. The Cardinals would go on to score 3 more runs in the 8th inning, cutting the Phillies' lead to 1 run at 6-5. However, the Phillies' Justin Bruihl was able to keep the game a 1-run affair in the top of the 9th, setting up a dramatic finish.
The Phillies' bullpen, which had been shaky in recent games, came through in the clutch, with Alan Rangel and Gordon Graceffo combining to pitch 3 scoreless innings. The Phillies' offense, which had been quiet for much of the game, came alive in the top of the 8th, with Edmundo Sosa ripping an 85 mph slider into the left-centerfield gap for a double, scoring both Phillies runners and giving Philadelphia a 6-2 lead.
The Cardinals, however, refused to give up, and Iván Herrera's double in the bottom of the 8th inning sparked another rally. The Cardinals would score 3 more runs in the 8th inning, bringing them within 1 run of the Phillies. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Phillies and Cardinals trading runs throughout the game.
The Phillies' victory was a much-needed win for the team, which had been struggling in recent games. The win puts the Phillies in a strong position in the standings, and they will look to build on this momentum in their next game.
The game will be remembered for its dramatic finish, as the Cardinals came within 1 run of tying the game in the bottom of the 8th inning. The Phillies' bullpen, which had been shaky in recent games, came through in the clutch, and the team's offense came alive in the top of the 8th to seal the win.
Source: Yahoo Sports