The Cardinals offense took a while to get going against Andrew Painter and the Phillies, but once it did, it wasn't enough to overcome multiple defensive mistakes, plus another shaky outing from a few bullpen arms.  Cards drop the first game of the series, 6-5

Joe Roderick and Hunter Mulholland have your postgame


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Pallante Matches Sanchez; Stanek and Pereira Come Up Big | Cards Central 365 Postgame

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