Bullpen games aren’t fun for anyone, but the rate at which Phillies’ relievers have been racking up zeroes made the prospect a little more bearable. Unfortunately, the bullpen came up just a little short on this day, giving the Cardinals the win.
Nick Nelson was the one who was tabbed as the starter and was given an early lead when Nick Castellanos singled in Kyle Schwarber in the first inning to give the Phillies the first run of the game.
Gifted a golden opportunity to tack on more runs with two men on and nobody out, the Phillies squandered the chance, unable to add any more.