Pitching Rules as Phillies and Cardinals Split Two-Game Set

Overview

• The Phillies won one game 6-5 after Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times to supply the offense.
• Rookie Andrew Painter carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning but left after 93 pitches as his effectiveness faded and the Phillies managed the outing carefully.
• The Cardinals took the other game 2-0 on the strength of Andre Pallante, who allowed four hits in six innings, and an eighth-inning go-ahead home run by Everson Pereira.
• Cristopher Sánchez threw six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts but received no decision, while Jonathan Bowlan recorded a save for Philadelphia and Riley O’Brien closed out St. Louis’ win.
• Pereira’s immediate impact after being claimed from the White Sox and the starters’ pitch counts that pushed managers to rely on relievers are the key things to watch next for both teams.