Walker's tiebreaking homer in 8th inning helps Cardinals beat Phillies 6-5

Jordan Walker hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and Paul Goldschmidt drove in three runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5.

St. Louis avoided a season sweep after losing its first five meetings with the Phillies this year.

Alec Bohm homered for Philadelphia, which leads the NL wild-card race. Walker homered off Seranthony Domínguez with two outs to snap a 5-all tie.

John King allowed one run in one inning for the win, and Ryan Helsley earned his 11th save in 15 opportunities.


St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)