Phillies Extend Winning Streak to Eight with 12-3 Victory Over Cardinals
The Philadelphia Phillies posted a 12‑3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, a result that pushes their current winning streak to eight games.
Rookie right‑hander Andrew Painter delivered a standout outing, tossing seven innings while allowing just one run on five hits and striking out eight batters.
Kyle Schwarber continued his hot start to the season, launching his league‑leading 38th home run of 2026, while Edmundo Sosa sparked the offense with a two‑run double in the opening frame and Alec Bohm added two hits and two runs scored.
Bryce Harper capped the night with a three‑run blast in the sixth inning, marking his 26th homer of the campaign and underscoring the depth of the Phillies’ lineup, which saw every starter register at least one hit.
The Cardinals, hampered by injuries to prospects Quinn Mathews and Hunter Dobbins, struggled to contain the onslaught; Mathews, a top prospect, lasted only five innings before surrendering seven earned runs.
The win not only highlights Philadelphia’s recent dominance but also reinforces the team’s confidence as they head into the next stretch of the schedule.