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Alec Bohm’s Walk-Off Triple Powers Phillies Past Cardinals in 10-Inning Thriller
8/22/2026, 8:40:03 AM
Game Summary
On August 21, 2026, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7–6 in ten innings at Citizens Bank Park. Alec Bohm delivered a two-run walk-off triple in the bottom of the 10th after the Cardinals had taken a 6–5 lead earlier in the inning. The hit drove in Luis Arraez, who had previously singled to put the tying run on base, and secured the Phillies’ seventh consecutive victory.
Key Performances & Statistics
- Alec Bohm: 3-for-5, three RBIs, including the game-winning triple.
- Luis Arraez: three hits, three RBIs; singled in the 10th to set up the walk-off.
- Bryce Harper: extended his on-base streak to 24 games (first-inning walk).
- Jesús Luzardo: 9 K in 5 2/3 innings, allowed four runs on six hits and one walk; season-high 110 pitches.
- Jordan Walker (Cardinals): two-run homer in the sixth to give St. Louis a 4–3 lead.
- Phillies: 11 hits, five walks, 16 baserunners; 7 runs (4 in the 10th).
- Cardinals: 6 hits (including two homers), 6 runs; starter Hunter Dobbins exited after one pitch due to right-forearm tightness, and reliever Luis Gastelum surrendered the decisive hits.
Managerial Decisions & Pitching Notes
Interim manager Don Mattingly kept Jesús Luzardo in the game through the fifth inning before replacing him with Tim Mayza after the sixth-inning home run. The Cardinals’ starter Hunter Dobbins left after a single pitch because of forearm stiffness; the club later announced that Andre Pallante was placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. For the next day’s start, Philadelphia will turn to right-hander Andrew Painter.
Official Statements & Responses
Mattingly expressed confidence in Bohm’s ability to drive in runs. Luzardo described his outing as “out of whack” early on but felt he regained his fastball and changeup later in the game. Both managers highlighted the importance of sustained at-bats and pressure on opposing pitchers.
On-the-Ground Perspective
Phillies fans booed Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker after his sixth-inning homer. The crowd’s energy intensified in the extra innings, culminating in celebratory cheers as Bohm’s triple crossed the plate.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I felt like I had probably the best fastball and changeup all year, but the sweeper just wasn’t there all night,” — Jesus Luzardo
- “I think we just keep having at-bats,” — Don Mattingly, interim manager
What’s Next
The Phillies, now 71–58, will attempt an eighth straight win on Saturday with Andrew Painter scheduled to start at 6:05 p.m. The outcome will influence their pursuit of a playoff spot, as they remain four games behind the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves.
