The Cardinals (44-23) hit three home runs on their way to a 12-4 victory over the Phillies (23-46). Yadier Molina and Kolten Wong each hit two-run home runs in the second inning against Phillies right-hander Phillippe Aumont, who walked seven and lasted just four innings in his season debut and first Major League start. The scoring continued from there for St. Louis.
The Phillies have lost 10 of their last 11 games and 22 of their last 27.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Slump buster: Over their last five games, the Cardinals had been unable to score more than three runs in any contest.