US EditionPhillies aim to stop losing streak in game against the Cubs
Aaron Nola starts for Philadelphia as the Phillies try to end a five-game losing streak against a Cubs team with a 7-5 home record.
- On Monday, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 at home, extending their winning streak to six consecutive games behind pitcher Colin Rea and a three-run home run from Dansby Swanson.
- Chicago has outscored opponents 44-14 during its longest win streak since August 26 to September 1, 2024, while Philadelphia enters after dropping six consecutive games.
- Rea permitted one run and six hits over 6 2/3 innings, while Philadelphia right-hander Aaron Nola was tagged for five runs and six hits in 4 1/3 innings.
- Chicago improved to 12-9 overall and 7-5 at home with the victory, while Philadelphia dropped to 8-13 overall and 3-3 on the road.
- On Tuesday night, left-hander Shota Imanaga starts for the Cubs against Phillies left-hander Luzardo as the teams continue their series.
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Rea and Swanson help the Cubs beat the slumping Phillies 5-1 for their 6th straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Colin Rea pitched into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 on Monday night for their sixth consecutive win.
Cubs beat up erratic Aaron Nola as Phillies' losing streak reaches six games
CHICAGO – Six pitches. Three quick outs. The night couldn’t have begun any better for Aaron Nola. Then the second inning happened. And the Phillies were on their way to another loss, this one by the score of 5-1 to the Chicago Cubs on Monday night at chilly Wrigley Field. That’s six losses in a row, 10 in the last 12 games, if you’re keeping score at home. The Phillies, with their high expectations and $300 million-plus payroll, are 8-14 for the…
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