Philadelphia rallied for six runs in the ninth, silencing a sellout crowd at Busch Stadium and sending the Phillies to a 6-3 victory over the Cardinals n the opening game of their National League wild-card series.
Juan Yepez hit a pinch hit two run homer in the seventh to break a scoreless tie and give the Cardinals a 2-0 lead. But in the top of the ninth closer Ryan Helsley fell apart, issuing two walks and a hit batter. The Phillies took full advantage and put six runs on the board to take a 6-2 ninth inning lead.
St. Louis scratched out a run in the bottom of the ninth, but the Phillies pick up the win 6-3.
Game two Saturday, 6:30 pm with the pregame and the first pitch at 7:37 on KIRX.