The Philadelphia Phillies managed to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on 23 August 2026. The Phillies swept their opponents. St. Louis dropped the match late on. They blew a four-run lead in the ninth inning. Bryson Stott was forced off injured. He struck a pitch off his right foot in the eighth inning and left the action so trainers could assess the damage.
Two other players sat out the fixture. Luis Arraez missed the match because of cramps. Derek Hill remained on the sidelines due to a stiff neck. The team relied on reserve bench players to complete the fixture.