Phillies Edge Out Cardinals in Extra Innings at Busch Stadium

The Philadelphia Phillies and the St. Louis Cardinals faced off in a tightly contested battle that extended into extra innings, with the Phillies emerging victorious with a 5-3 scoreline. The win improved the Phillies' record to 5-5, while the Cardinals fell to 5-6.

The game began as a pitcher's duel, with neither side able to break through in the first two innings. The Phillies' offense sparked to life in the fifth inning, amassing four hits and scoring two runs. Their resilience was on display again in the tenth inning when they managed three hits and added two crucial runs to their tally.

Philadelphia's hitting statistics were solid throughout the game; they recorded ten hits and maintained a batting average of .263. Their on-base percentage stood at .31, while their slugging percentage was .395. The team left eight runners on base but capitalized when it mattered most, driving in five runs batted in (RBI). A key moment came from their ability to convert with runners in scoring position (RISP), achieving five hits from fourteen at-bats.

Defensively, Philadelphia played error-free baseball which contributed significantly to their success. Their fielding percentage was flawless at 1.0 across thirty-eight total chances.

On the mound for Philadelphia, starting pitching held strong for six innings allowing only two hits and maintaining an earned run average (ERA) of 0.0 during that span – an impressive feat against a formidable Cardinals lineup. The bullpen had its struggles but ultimately held firm enough over four innings pitched; despite surrendering three earned runs and posting an ERA of 6.75 for that period.

For St Louis, their hitters struggled against Philadelphia's pitchers managing just six hits throughout ten innings of play – resulting in three runs scored by virtue of one costly error by their own defense.

Jeff Hoffman secured his first win of the season coming out of Philadelphia’s bullpen while José Alvarado notched another hold under his belt alongside Seranthony Domínguez who also contributed effectively from relief position.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought victory on grass under clear skies at Busch Stadium before an attendance crowd numbering 32,621 fans; Phillies supporters can catch their team next as they continue this road trip facing off against St Louis once more at Busch Stadium scheduled for April 9th at 6:45 PM Central Time broadcasted on BSMW network.