Phillies Defeat Cardinals 4-1, Even Series in St. Louis

In a strong showing, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on April 12, with Cristopher Sánchez making a significant impact on the game. Sánchez induced four ground ball double plays, becoming the first Phillies pitcher to achieve this feat since 2020, and the team overall turned five double plays, a rarity in the franchise's history. The Phillies took an early lead with a two-run double from Nick Castellanos, who had a standout performance with three hits and two RBIs. Sánchez pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run on eight hits while striking out three, contributing to the team's solid start to the season. José Alvarado closed the game with a perfect ninth inning, securing his third save. The win marked the Phillies' first series victory in St. Louis since 2017, highlighting their strong pitching and timely hitting.