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The Philadelphia Phillies were 64-57, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies came up short against the St. Louis Cardinals 0-2 at Busch Stadium.

Phillies Daily Vibe Check
46°
▼14
Lukewarm
last night's loss

The positives and negatives are canceling out. Losing by 2 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. On top of that, outscored by 5 over 7 games. The deficit is real.

Phillies Game on August 12

Opponent:St. Louis Cardinals (60-60)
Location:Busch Stadium
First Pitch:02:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Zack Wheeler (10-3, 2.69 ERA) vs Kyle Leahy (8-4, 3.45 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, NBCSP

Phillies Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies came up short against the St. Louis Cardinals 0-2 at Busch Stadium.

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Phillies Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
7248.600 W1
Phillies
6457.5298.5 L1
Marlins
6159.50811.0 W3
Nationals
5962.48813.5 L1
Mets
5368.43819.5 L1

Philadelphia Phillies are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.

Phillies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
12
Kyle Schwarber
35.251.91169
3
Bryce Harper
25.252.86571
28
Alec Bohm
13.228.64863

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
59
Jhoan Duran
1-41.740.9941.1
61
Cristopher Sánchez
15-42.541.19155.2
45
Zack Wheeler
10-32.690.98110.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
28
Alec Bohm
3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
5
Bryson Stott
5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
33
Edmundo Sosa
3 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
12
Kyle Schwarber
5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
44
Jesús Luzardo
8.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
61
Cristopher Sánchez
6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Phillies News

The Philadelphia Phillies' pitching woes are becoming a concern as they place Caleb Kilian on the injured list with a strained left oblique, forcing Chase Shugart into the spotlight. Yesterday's 2-0 shutout against the Cardinals snapped a 12-game streak of scoring at least four runs, highlighting the offense's alarming tendency to ground into a season-high four double plays. Meanwhile, Zack Wheeler is desperately needed to stabilize the rotation as the team fights for a Wild Card spot, and the arrival of top relief prospect Alex McFarlane offers a glimmer of hope for a struggling bullpen. With their record now at 64-57, the Phillies must find a way to reignite their offense and overcome injuries if they want to stay in the race.

Sources
Phillies Place Caleb Kilian On Injured List
Mlbtraderumors
Phillies Place Caleb Kilian On Injured List
The Phillies announced Monday that one of their deadline additions is headed to the injured list. Righty Caleb Kilian has been diagnosed with a strained left oblique and is now on the 15-day injured list. Right-hander Chase Shugart is up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take his spot on the active roster. Kilian, 29, came […]
On humid night, stymied Phils pull Sánchez after 6 scoreless frames
MLB.com
On humid night, stymied Phils pull Sánchez after 6 scoreless frames
ST. LOUIS – The combined efforts of Andrew Painter, Alan Rangel and Jonathan Bowlan got the Phillies back to respectability on the rest front after Monday night’s victory, but interim manager Don Mattingly acknowledged before the second game of the set at Busch Stadium that his pitching staff wasn’t quite
Wheeler looks to get back on track against Leahy, Cards
MLB.com
Wheeler looks to get back on track against Leahy, Cards
Zack Wheeler has been on a bit of a roller coaster since the All-Star break. He’ll take the ball on Wednesday with a chance to stabilize things, as each remaining game stays pivotal as the Phillies continue to fight for a National League Wild Card spot. First pitch is scheduled
Phillies ground into season high in double plays in loss against Cardinals
Philliesnation
Phillies ground into season high in double plays in loss against Cardinals
The Phillies’ strong run of offensive output came to a screeching halt on Tuesday night in St. Louis. After scoring at least four runs in 12 consecutive games, the Phillies (64-57) were shut out 2-0. It’s the 10th time the Phillies have been shut out this season. The offense grounded into a season-high four double […]
Phillies’ comparisons to 2022 team aren't accurate, but their fate isn't sealed yet
Thatballsouttahere
Phillies’ comparisons to 2022 team aren't accurate, but their fate isn't sealed yet
The 2026 Phillies are lightyears behind their 2022 counterparts, but they do still have a ray of hope.
Phillies finally heed fans' calls for top relief prospect after Alan Rangel sacrifice
Thatballsouttahere
Phillies finally heed fans' calls for top relief prospect after Alan Rangel sacrifice
In a long-awaited move, the Philadelphia Phillies have recalled Alex McFarlane, and their top relief prospect should finally have a genuine chance to make his mark in the bullpen.

Phillies Upcoming Schedule

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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