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Alec Bohm’s walk-off triple lifts Phillies past Cardinals

8/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Alec Bohm delivered a walk-off two-run triple, sealing a 7-6, 10-inning Phillies win over the Cardinals on August 21, 2026.
Bohm’s three-run night produced three hits and three RBIs, tying Kyle Schwarber at 74 RBIs.
The win extended Philadelphia’s streak to seven games, its longest stretch since a nine-game run in May 2025.
Interim manager Don Mattingly praised Bohm’s RBI-collecting ability after the victory.

History

Historical Context

In 2008 the Philadelphia Phillies captured their second World Series, beating the Tampa Bay Rays in five games amid a year dominated by the $700 billion financial-crisis bailout and the debut of the Android HTC Dream. Sixteen years later, on Aug 21 2026, Alec Bohm’s walk-off triple continued the franchise’s reputation for clutch, late-inning heroics.

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Story summary

Alec Bohm delivered a walk-off two-run triple, sealing a 7-6, 10-inning Phillies win over the Cardinals on August 21, 2026.
Bohm’s three-run night produced three hits and three RBIs, tying Kyle Schwarber at 74 RBIs.
The win extended Philadelphia’s streak to seven games, its longest stretch since a nine-game run in May 2025.
Interim manager Don Mattingly praised Bohm’s RBI-collecting ability after the victory.

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