Live-Blogging: Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals 04/28/2021

MLB: Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals 04/28/2021

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Baseball’. Tonight, it is a National League clash, between Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals.
Both teams have won a game, in this 4-game series. Tonight’s game is the 3rd of the 4-game set.
 
Tonight’s Starting Pitchers are Vince Velasquez for the Phillies and Johan Oviedo for the Cardinals. Both are right-handed pitchers. Velasquez comes in with a K/BB ratio of 1.44 and 4.48 P/PA. While Oviedo comes in with a K/BB ratio of 2.00 and 3.82 P/PA.
 
It is Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals, coming up shortly.
 
Possible Starting Lineups:
Philadelphia Phillies:

1. Brad Miller, 3B
2. Rhys Hoskins, 1B
3. Bryce Harper, RF
4. Didi Gregorius, SS
5. Andrew McCutchen, LF
6. Odubel Herrera, CF
7. Andrew Knapp, C
8. Nick Maton, 2B
9. Vince Velasquez, P

St. Louis Cardinals:

1. Tommy Edman, 2B
2. Dylan Carlson, CF
3. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
4. Nolan Arenado, 3B
5. Paul DeJong, SS
6. Tyler O’Neill, LF
7. Justin Williams, RF
8. Andrew Knizner, C
9. Johan Oviedo, P

Phillies are in their  uniforms, with red caps and white 'P' on the hat. While the Cardinals are in their home white uniforms, red caps with a 'STL' on the hat. 

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Miller
2. Hoskins
3. Harper
Johan Oviedo (RHP) now starting as Cardinals Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
First Pitch around 6:47 pm CDT.
Miller flies out to O'Neill (3 pitches). 1 out.
Hoskins strikes out swinging (5 pitches). 2 outs.
Harper grounds out to Goldschmidt, unassisted (2 pitches). 3 outs.
Phillies go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

Middle of 1st Inning:
PHI 0, STL 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Edman
2. Carlson 
3. Goldschmidt 
Vince Velasquez (RHP) now starting as Phillies Pitcher.
​Edman strikes out on a foul tip caught by Knapp (3 pitches). 1 out.
Carlson doubles down right field (2 pitches). Runner on 2nd. 
Goldschmidt flies out to Herrera (6 pitches). 2 outs.
Arenado flies out to Harper (6 pitches). 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a base runner.

End of 1st Inning:
PHI 0, STL 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Gregorius
5. McCutchen
6. Herrera
Oviedo currently at 10 pitches.
Back in 2019, I Live-Blogged a Phillies 11-1 Victory Against Cardinals, Where Harper Grand Slammed in the Top of 2nd Inning.
Gregorius doubles to right center field (7 pitches). Runner on 2nd.
McCutchen draws a base on balls (4 pitches). Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Herrera strikes out swinging (5 pitches). 1 out.
RBI-SINGLE: Knapp hits an RBI-Single to left field (6 pitches). Gregorius scores. McCutchen advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd. PHI 1, STL 0
Maton grounds out to Goldschmidt, unassisted (3 pitches). McCutchen and Knapp move 90 feet. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 2 outs.
Velasquz strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 3 outs.
Phillies get a run, strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
PHI 1, STL 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. DeJong
6. O'Neill
7. Williams
Velasquez currently at 17 pitches.
​DeJong draws a base on balls (6 pitches). Runner on 1st.
HOME RUN: Tyler O'Neill hits a 2-run homer off Vince Velasquez (3 pitches). DeJong scores. PHI 1, STL 2
​Williams gets called out on strikes (5 pitches). 1 out.
The rain is coming down at Busch Stadium.
Knizner flies out to McCutchen (7 pitches). 2 outs.
Oviedo gets called out on strikes (5 pitches). 3 outs.
Cardinals get a pair of runs, off the homer by Tyler O'Neill. 

End of 2nd Inning:
PHI 1, STL 2

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Miller, 0-1
2. Hoskins, 0-1
3. Harper, 0-1
Oviedo currently at 40 pitches.
Miller gets called out on strikes (5 pitches). 1 out.
Hoskins flies out to a diving Williams (6 pitches). 2 outs
Harper strikes out swinging (5 pitches). 3 outs.
Phillies go down 1-2-3, in their half 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
PHI 1, STL 2

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Edman, 0-1
2. Carlson, 1-1
3. Goldschmidt, 0-1
Velasquez currently at 43 pitches.
​The Rain has stopped at Busch Stadium.
Edman pops out to Gregorius (2 pitches). 1 out.
Carlson flies out to Herrera (3 pitches). 2 outs.
HOME RUN: Paul Goldschmidt hits a solo home run off Vince Velasquez. PHI 1, STL 3
Arenado grounds out to Miller (6 pitches). 3 outs.
Cardinals get a run, off the 2-out solo shot by Goldschmidt.

End of 3rd Inning:
PHI 1, STL 3

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Gregorius, 1-1
5. McCutchen, 0-0
6. Herrera, 0-1
Oviedo currently at 56 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Gregorius strikes out swinging (7 pitches). 1 out.
McCutchen strikes out swinging (3 pitches). 2 outs.
Herrera grounds out to DeJng (). 3 outs.
Phillies go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

Middle of 4th Inning:
PHI 1, STL 3

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. DeJong, 0-0
6. O'Neill, 1-1, HR, 2 RBI
7. Williams, 0-1
Velasquez currently at 56 pitches.
​DeJong fouls out to Hoskins (3 pitches). 1 out.
O'Neill hits an infield single to third base (3 pitches). Runner on 1st.
With William at the Dish, O'Neill advances to 2nd on a wild pitch by Velasquez. Runner on 2nd.
Williams grounds out to Gregorius (4 pitches). O'Neill advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 2 outs.
Phillies elect to intentionally pass on Knizner. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Oviedo gets called out on strikes (3 pitches). 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a pair of base runners.

End of 4th inning:
PHI 1, STL 3

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Knapp, 1-1, RBI
8. Maton, 0-1
9. Velasquez, 0-1
Oviedo currently at 71 pitches.
Knapp draws a base on balls (6 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Maton flies out to Carlson (4 pitches). 1 out.
Velasquez sacrifice bunts to Oviedo (1 pitch). Oviedo to Edman. Knapp advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd. 2 outs.
CARDINALS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: PHI 5, STL 4
HOME RUN: Miller hits a 2-run homer off Johan Oviedo. PHI 3, STL 3
Hoskins grounds out to Arenado (1 pitch). 3 outs.
Phillies get a couple of runs, off the homer by Brad Miller.

Middle of 5th Inning:
PHI 3, STL 3

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Edman, 0-2
2. Carlson, 1-2
3. Goldschmidt, 1-2, HR, RBI
Velasquez currently at 69 pitches.
​Edman with a lead-off single to left field (2 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Carlson gets called out on strikes (3 pitches). 1 out.
​PITCHING CHANGE: Brandon Kintzler (RHP) replaces Vince Velasquez, as Phillies Pitcher. Runner on 1st. 1 out. PHI 3, STL 3
Goldschmidt draws a base on balls (5 pitches). Edman advances to 2nd. Runner on 1st & 2nd.
Arenado strikes out swinging (3 pitches). 2 outs.
DeJong grounds into an unassisted fielder's choice by Miller (2 pitches). Edman is out at 3rd. 
Cardinals strand a pair of base runners.

End of 5th Inning:
PHI 3, STL 3

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Harper, 0-2
4. Gregorius, 1-2
5. McCutchen, 0-1
PITCHING CHANGE: Genesis Cabrera (LHP) replaces Johan Oviedo, as Cardinals Pitcher.
​Harpere gets drilled by a pitch (1 pitch). Harper has some blood on the side of his nose. Harper will head to the dugout. 
CARDINALS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: PHI 5, STL 3
PINCH-RUNNING: Matt Joyce pinch-running for Bryce Harper. 
Gregorius gets hit by a pitch (1 pitch). Joyce advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Phillies Manager Joe Girardi gets ejected by Home Plate Umpire Chris Segal. 
Tyler Webb (LHP) warming up in Cardinals Bullpen.
RBI-SINGLE: McCutchen hits an RBI-Single to left center field (3 pitches). Joyce scores. Gregorius to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.  PHI 4, STL 3
PITCHING CHANGE: Tyler Webb (LHP) replaces Genesis Cabrera, as Cardinals Pitcher. No outs. Runner on 1st & 3rd. PHI 4, STL 3
PINCH-HITTING: J.T. Realmuto pinch-hitting for Odubel Herrera.
Realmuto fouls out to Knizner (1 pitch). 1 out.
Knapp gets called out on strikes (7 pitches). 2 outs.
Maton lines out to Arenado (1 pitch). 3 outs.
Phillies get a run, off two hit batsmen by Genesis Cabrera. 

Middle of 6th Inning:
PHI 4, STL 3

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
6. O'Neill, 2-2, HR, 2 RBI
7. Williams, 0-2
8. Knizner, 0-1
​Kintzler currently at 10 pitches.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Joyce stays in the game to play right field. 
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Roman Quinn replaces J.T. Realmuto, playing center field. 
O'Neill singles to right field (4 pitches). Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Williams grounds into 6-3 double play (1 pitch). O'Neill is out at 2nd. 2 outs.
Knizner grounds out to Hoskins (6 pitches). Hoskins to Kintzler. 3 outs.
Cardinals side is retired. 

End of 6th Inning:
PHI 4, STL 3

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Kintzler?
1. Miller, 1-3  HR, RBI
2. Hoskins, 0-3
MLB Scores:
Webb currently at 9 pitches.
​PINCH-HITTING: Alec Bohm pinch-hitting for Brandon Kintzler.
Bohm with a lead-off, pinch-hit double to the left field wall (2 pitches). Runner on 2nd.
Miller draws a base on balls (9 pitches). Runners on 1st & 2nd.
CARDINALS MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: PHI 5, STL 2
Hoskins hits into the infield fly rule (8 pitches). 1 out.
Ryan Helsley (RHP) warming up in Cardinals Bullpen.
Joyce draws a base on balls (5 pitches). Bases Loaded.
PITCHING CHANGE: Ryan Helsley (RHP) replaces Tyler Webb, as Cardinals Pitcher. Bases Loaded. 1 out. PHI 4, STL 3
RBI-SACRIFICE-FLY: Gregorius hits an RBI-Sacrifice-Fly to Carlson (1 pitch). Bohm scores. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 2 outs. PHI 5, STL 3
McCutchen strikes out swinging (5 pitches). 3 outs.
Phillies get a run, but strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 7th Inning:
PHI 5, STL 3

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Helsley?
1. Edman, 1-3
2. Carlson, 1-3
​PITCHING CHANGE: Connor Brogdon (RHP) replaces Brandon Kintzler, batting 1st in Phillies Lineup.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Alec Bohm stays in the game, playing third base.
PINCH-HITTING: Matt Carpenter pinch-hitting for Ryan Helsley.
Carpenter grounds out to Maton (4 pitches). 1 out.
Edman singles to left field (1 pitch). Runner on 1st.
Carlson flies out to McCutchen (6 pitches). 2 outs.
PHILLIES MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: PHI 4, STL 2
Kintzler (PHI) and G. Cabrera (STL) are the currently pitchers of record. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Jose Alvarado (LHP) replaces Connor Brogdon, as Phillies Pitcher. Runner on 1st. 2 outs. PHI 5, STL 3
​Goldschmidt flies out to Joyce (5 pitches). 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a base runner.

End of 7th Inning:
PHI 5, STL 3

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Quinn
7. Knapp, 1-2, RBI
8. Maton, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Andrew Miller (LHP) replaces Ryan Helsley, as Cardinals Pitcher.
​Quinn lines out to O'Neill (2 pitches). 1 out.
Knapp lines out to Edman (2 pitches). 2 outs.
Maton strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 3 outs.
Phillies go down 1-2-3,  in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
PHI 5, STL 3

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Arenado, 0-3
5. DeJong, 0-2
6. O'Neill, 3-3, HR, 2 RBI
​PITCHING CHANGE: Sam Coonrod (RHP) replaces Jose Alvarado, as Cardinals Pitcher.
Arenado singles to right field (3 pitches). Runner on 1st.
DeJong strikes out swinging (5 pitches). 1 out.
DOUBLE PLAY: O'Neill grounds into 6-3 double play. 3 outs.
Cardinals side is retired.

End of 8th Inning:
PHI 5, STL 3

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Bohm, 1-1
1. Coonrod?
2. Hoskins, 0-4
PITHCING CHANGE: Daniel Ponce de Leon (RHP) replaces Andrew Miller, as Cardinals Pitcher.
​Bohm grounds out to Ponce de Leon (3 pitches). 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Scott Kingery pinch-hitting Sam Coonrod.
Kingery flies out to Williams (1 pitch). 2 outs.
Hoskins hits a 2-out single to center field (5 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Joyce pops out to Arenado. 3 outs.
Phillies strand a base runner.

Middle of 9th Inning:
PHI 5, STL 3

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Williams, 0-3
8. Knizner, 0-2
9. Ponce de Leon?
PITCHING CHANGE: Hector Neris (RHP) replaces Sam Coonrod, as Phillies Pitcher.
​Williams gets called out on strikes (4 pitches). 1 out.
Knizner grounds out to Gregorius (1 pitch). 2 outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Austin Dean pinch-hitting for Daniel Ponce de Leon. 
Dean grounds out to 

Final:
PHI 5, STL 3
PHI: (12-12)
STL: (12-12)
W: Kintzler (1-0)
L: G. Cabrera (0-1)
SV: Neris (5)
PoG: Miller (PHI) 1-3, HR, 2 RBI
ToG: 3:20

Final Thoughts:
Game was back and forth until the Top of 6th Inning, when Genesis Cabrera hit both Bryce Harper and Didi Gregorius. Andrew McCutchen took advantage of that with an RBI-Single to give the Phillies the win. Philly's Bullpen stepped up as they allowed 0 runs, on 3 hits, in 5.2 innings of work. 

Final game of this 4-game series tomorrow afternoon. Aaron Nola will go for the Phillies. While Kwang Hyun Kim will pitch for the Cardinals.

This is Paul Shishkoff, Junior. This has been 'Live-Blogging Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page.
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