The Philadelphia Phillies managed to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on 23 August 2026. The Phillies took every game of the series. St. Louis dropped the match late on. They gave up a four-run lead in the ninth inning. Bryson Stott suffered a physical setback. He hit a pitch off his right foot in the eighth inning and left the game so medical staff could assess the damage.
Two other players were absent from the team. Luis Arraez was unavailable for the match because of cramps. Derek Hill was held out due to a stiff neck. The team called upon reserve bench players to see out the fixture.