Cristopher Sánchez strikes out seven against Cardinals

PHILADELPHIA — Through his first four starts in August, Cristopher Sánchez had been close to unhittable this month.

That was until Sunday, when the Cardinals used both small ball and a big blast to get to the Phillies left-hander.

Sánchez allowed four runs on nine hits over 6 2/3 innings, more runs than the three he had given up in his first four starts this month. He struck out seven and…