Bryce Harper had two hits and drove in the game-winning run, Jesus Luzardo pitched seven strong innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

Problem is, they were about to confront a Cardinals team that was even hotter than they were. The Cards brought a nine-game win streak into South Philly, the longest in the majors, and extended it to 10 before the Phillies finally ended it with a 2-1 win in the opener of a Wednesday twinbill.

An infield single and a flair to center out of reach of any Cardinal fielder prove the difference in a tight pitching duel that ended with the Phillies' 2-1 victory.

Luzardo was coming off a back injury and had previously undergone Tommy John surgery. But since joining the Phillies, he’s 4-0 with a 2.00 ERA, 57 strikeouts, and 1.19 WHIP in 54 innings. The Phillies are 7-2 in his nine starts.

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Masyn Winn homered in the seventh inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 for their ninth consecutive win.

The Phillies pulled out a slim 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the opening game of Wednesday’s doubleheader, but for the first time this season, Kyle Schwarber didn’t touch first base. Schwarber’s on-base streak came to an end at 47 games,

The Philadelphia Phillies have a few needs to address when the trade deadline comes around. They have needs at third base and center field, but could also use some bullpen help. They came into Wednesday's doubleheader with the St.