:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71468589/1429703979.0.jpg "Cardinals vs. Phillies, Game 1: Ryan Helsley blows save, St. Louis collapses to open Wild Card series")
The St. Louis Cardinals were one inning away from taking a 1-0 lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the Wild Card round of the NL playoffs on Friday afternoon. Ryan Helsley came in the ninth inning with a 2-0 lead and just three outs from having a shot at advancing on Saturday. Things took a turn for the worst, however.
Alec Bohm was hit by a pitch to make it 2-1 with the bases loaded and a Jean Segura single opened the game up. Philly would go on to take a 4-2 when Bryson Stott grounded into a fielder's choice. Brandon Marsh and Kyle Schwarber would also add to the fun, making it 6-2 Phillies heading into the bottom of the ninth. The Cardinals were unable to rally and are now faced with elimination at home after losing 6-3.
The Cardinals will have Miles Mikolas on the hill in Game 2 against Aaron Nola for the Phillies. Right now, the Cards are -105 on the ML while the Phils are -115 on DraftKings Sportsbook. St. Louis was -135 on the series line while Philly was +115 entering Game 1.