Hernandez, Hellickson lift Philies over Cardinals, 4-2
Cesar Hernandez homered, doubled and singled, and Jeremy Hellickson pitched seven strong innings in the Philadelphia Phillies' 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
St. Louis Cardinals
2
Philadelphia Phillies
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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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 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Altherr homered to left center (404 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Franco singled to left, C. Hernández scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Bunted Foul 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Hazelbaker homered to left (356 feet), Weaver scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Bunted Foul 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Gyorko grounded into double play, second to shortstop to first, Peralta out at second.
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Advancing On Force 2-4
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Ground Out 2-4
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Gyorko batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Peralta singled to center.
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Single 2-4
Pitch 9: in play
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 8: ball 3
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Peralta batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Molina grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 2-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-4
Molina batting
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Play Result 2-4
Gómez relieved Neris.
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Start Inning 2-4
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-4
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Lineup Change 2-4
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End Inning 2-4
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Galvis flied out to left.
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Fly Out 2-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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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
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Odubel HerreraCF37
Tommy Joseph1B46
Maikel Franco3B7
Cameron RuppC36
Aaron AltherrLF23
Freddy GalvisSS8
Peter BourjosRF25
Jeremy HellicksonP58
Substitutes
Hector NerisP51
Jeanmar GomezP46
STL
Jeremy HazelbakerLF41
Stephen PiscottyRF26
Matt Carpenter2B13
Brandon Moss1B37
Yadier MolinaC4
Jhonny Peralta3B27
Jedd GyorkoSS5
Randal GrichukCF34
Luke WeaverP18
Substitutes
Jonathan BroxtonP30
Greg GarciaPH4
Zach DukeP32
Sam TuivailalaP26
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