Cardinals Blow 4-0 Lead in Ninth | St. Louis Cardinals News

Cardinals’ dream ended in a gut-wrenching collapse as they blew a four-run ninth-inning lead, surrendering six straight runs to the Phillies, capped by a walk-off homer. Closer Riley O’Brien, already shaky this week, couldn’t hold it together despite multiple chances, while defensive misalignment may have cost them crucial outs. The Phillies extend their nine-game win streak, while the Cardinals’ playoff hopes take a major hit after three straight losses. Despite a solid offensive showing earlier, including key hits from Burleson and Fermin, the team’s fate was sealed in the final inning — a brutal, unforgettable meltdown. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d5041f355a707a52