Photos: Cardinals lose to Phillies 4-1 at Busch
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas sits in the dugout after working the third inning against the Phillies on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker displays the ball after catching a line drive hit by Philadelphia’s Bryson Stott in a game on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
Morgan Lasher holds Yadi as Lacey Veeck, holding Winston, takes her picture at Pooches at the Park day as the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals play the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Cardinals infielder Thomas Saggese, left, prepares to start alongside Victor Scott II and Jordan Walker against the Phillies on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas arrives in the dugout from the bullpen to start against the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
The Cardinals’ Miles Mikolas pitches against Philadelphia on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II deflects a fly ball hit by Nick Castellanos of the Phillies that scored two runs in the first inning on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker catches a line drive hit by Bryson Stott in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals Lars Nootbaar strikes out with two men on base to end the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals Lars Nootbaar strikes out with two men on base to end the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals Luken Baker scores in the sixth inning on a single by Willson Contreras against the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz works the sixth inning against the Phillies on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals shortstop Thomas Saggese throws out J.T. Realmuto of the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth inning at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn, on the injured list because of back pain, walks through the dugout as the Cardinals play the Phillies on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals Jordan Walker is safe at second base off a missed catch by Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott as Victor Scott II reaches on a fielder’s choice in the fifth inning at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals pitching coach Dusty Blake visits the mound with pitcher Steven Matz, right, and catcher Pedro Pages in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals pitcher John King works the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Cardinals pitcher Roddery Muñoz pitches out of the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado sets to throw out Trea Turner of the Phillies to end the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Robert Cohen
Staff Photographer
Miles Mikolas doesn't get a call in the first inning and Phillies pounce for two runs on their way to a win Saturday at Busch Stadium.Â
Veteran righty got six strikes and missed more bats than usual by adjusting his how, when, and where he used his pitches. One did stink, however, in 4-1 loss.
