Morgan wins big league debut, leads Phils past Wacha, Cards
Adam Morgan won his major league debut in surprising style, outpitching Michael Wacha and leading the Philadelphia Phillies past the St. Louis Cardinals 9-2 Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
St. Louis Cardinals
2
Philadelphia Phillies
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| PHI | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
Citizens Bank Park · 30,423 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 2-6 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 3-5 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Heyward homered to left (349 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-9
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Play Result 1-9
Blanco homered to right (401 feet), Howard and Brown scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-9
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Advancing On Force 1-8
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Revere singled to left, Herrera scored, Revere to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 1-6
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Howard singled to center, Franco scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Franco doubled to left, Revere scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-4
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Peralta homered to right (374 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Hernández singled to right, Rupp and Galvis scored, Revere to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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End Inning 2-9
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
G. Garcia grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 2-9
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
G. Garcia batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Cruz struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-9
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Cruz batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Jay grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 2-9
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Jay batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Heyward homered to left (349 feet).
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Home Run 2-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 1-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-9
Heyward batting
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Play Result 1-9
Papelbon relieved Giles.
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Start Inning 1-9
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 1-9
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Lineup Change 1-9
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End Inning 1-9
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-9
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Play Result 1-9
Franco lined out to left.
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Line Out 1-9
Pitch 7: in play
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Ball 1-9
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Foul Ball 1-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Strike Swinging 1-9
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 1-9
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 1-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 1-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-9
Franco batting
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Head to Head
STL wins series 2-1
Injuries
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
St. Louis Cardinals
- Richard Fitts Out
- Max Rajcic Out
- Hunter Dobbins Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPHI
Ben RevereLF25
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Maikel Franco3B7
Ryan Howard1B6
Domonic BrownRF81
Cody James AscheLF99
Cameron RuppC36
Freddy GalvisSS8
Adam MorganP51
Substitutes
Luis GarciaP40
Andres BlancoPH14
Ken GilesP91
Jonathan PapelbonP58
Odubel HerreraCF37
STL
Randal GrichukLF34
Matt Carpenter3B13
Jhonny PeraltaSS27
Mark Reynolds1B12
Jason HeywardRF22
Jon JayCF9
Tony CruzC17
Greg Garcia2B4
Michael WachaP52
Substitutes
Pete Kozma3B38
Seth ManessP63
Xavier ScruggsPH53
Matt BelisleP38
Miguel SocolovichP48
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