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And then the ninth inning happened: Phillies 6, Cardinals 4

The Philadelphia Phillies have won nine straight games, the latest a stunning ninth-inning comeback against the St. Louis Cardinals.

By · Published August 24, 2026 at 13:34 UTC · Updated August 24, 2026 at 15:24 UTC

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The story so far

The win came in dramatic fashion, with the Phillies scoring six runs in the ninth inning. The Phillies' winning streak is now the longest in the Major Leagues this season. The Cardinals had led 4-0 going into the ninth inning. The Phillies' rally was sparked by a home run from Kyle Schwarber, his 39th of the season.

The Cardinals have not yet commented on the loss. The Phillies' winning streak has been fueled by late-game heroics, with the team scoring the winning run in the ninth inning in each of their last three games. The Phillies have not yet clinched a playoff spot, but their winning streak has put them in a strong position to do so. The Cardinals, meanwhile, are fighting to stay in the playoff race.

The Cardinals have not yet clinched a playoff spot, but they are still in the hunt. The Cardinals have not yet commented on the loss. The Cardinals have not yet announced any changes to their bullpen.

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The obvious questions

How many games have the Phillies won in a row?

The Phillies have won nine games in a row.

Who hit the home run for the Phillies in the ninth inning?

Kyle Schwarber hit the home run for the Phillies in the ninth inning.

How many home runs has Kyle Schwarber hit this season?

Kyle Schwarber has hit 39 home runs this season.

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