Hoerner Drives in 5 Runs, Imanaga Strikes Out 11 to Lead Cubs Past Phillies
Shota Imanaga and Jesus Luzardo start as the teams play for the series win after splitting the first two games.
- On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs met for their series-deciding game in Philadelphia, with Shota Imanaga pitching for the Cubs against Jesus Luzardo of the Phillies.
- With the series tied 1-1, sportsbooks listed the Phillies as-142 favorites while the Cubs held +119 odds as both teams sought to improve their 8-9 records.
- Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh recorded nine RBIs over his last 10 games, while Kyle Schwarber leads the team with nine extra-base hits; Chicago Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson posted three home runs in his last 10 games.
- Significant roster gaps remain for both teams, as the Cubs are missing Justin Steele and Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list, while Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler remains sidelined.
- The Phillies hold a perfect 6-0 record in games where they hit at least two home runs, while Cubs hitters maintain a collective.336 on-base percentage, ranking sixth in the National League.
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Cubs Roll Past Phillies 11-2: Nico Hoerner Drives in Five, Imanaga Strikes Out 11
Chicago offense erupts for 15 hits as Cubs take series in dominant fashion By Jeremy Giggy | Sports Director, White River Broadcasting PHILADELPHIA — The Chicago Cubs delivered a complete offensive performance Wednesday night, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 behind a breakout game from Nico Hoerner and a dominant outing from Shota Imanaga. Hoerner led the way with a career-high five RBIs, driving in runs in multiple key moments as the C…
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KMJ-AF1Nico Hoerner drives in 5 as Cubs blitz Phillies to win series
Nico Hoerner had a career-high five RBIs and Shota Imanaga matched a personal best with 11 strikeouts, lifting the visiting Chicago Cubs to an 11-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.
Nico Hoerner drove five races, the largest amount of his career, Shota Imanaga struck 11 in six solid innings and Chicago Cubs ran 11-2 over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.
Phillies cannot be content with poor start at home
Jesús Luzardo allowed eight earned runs in a loss to the Chicago Cubs. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation) PHILADELPHIA — Shota Imanaga dominated against the Phillies lineup. The Cubs lineup dominated against Jesús Luzardo. The Phillies (8-10) played maybe their most brutal game of the year in an 11-2 loss against the Chicago Cubs. The Phillies have lost three of their first four series at home, matching their total number of series losses at hom…
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