US EditionKyle Schwarber blasts two homers as Phillies outslug Cubs
- On Monday, Kyle Schwarber homered twice and drove in three runs, powering the Philadelphia Phillies to a 13-7 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park.
- Philadelphia's offense battered Cubs starter Javier Assad for nine runs on 11 hits over 4 1/3 innings, with the Phillies securing season highs in runs and hits.
- Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez struck out eight across six innings, allowing two runs and six hits; Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson homered in the fourth to cut it to 4-2.
- Chicago has dropped three of four games, though shortstop Dansby Swanson remained confident, saying, "We just haven't consistently gotten it."
- The three-game series continues Tuesday night as Phillies RHP Aaron Nola opposes Cubs RHP Coliin Rea in the second game of the matchup.
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Cubs Fall in Philly Slugfest as Schwarber Powers Phillies
By Jeremy Giggy | Sports Director, White River Broadcasting The Chicago Cubs found themselves in a high-scoring battle Monday night, but Philadelphia brought the bigger bats when it mattered most. The Phillies took down the Cubs 13-7, using a powerful offensive performance to pull away late. Kyle Schwarber led the charge for Philadelphia with two home runs and three RBIs, setting the tone early and keeping the pressure on throughout the game. Th…
Cubs not good enough in any phase of game in blowout loss to Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — The Cubs were outclassed in their 13-7 loss Monday to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.They failed to execute in all three phases of the game. The pitching was subpar, the offense was listless until the game was well out of reach and the defense wasn’t nearly sharp enough as the Phillies capitalized on every Cubs miscue.The Phillies already led 4-2 in the fifth — on the strength of two home runs by former Cub Kyle Schwarber — be…
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