Philadelphia Phillies (8-14) at Chicago Cubs (13-9) | Wrigley Field | 6:40 PM CT
The Chicago Cubs (13–9 after winning 5–1 yesterday) host the Philadelphia Phillies (8–14 on a SIX-game losing streak) at Wrigley Field for Game 2 of the four-game series. We’re on a SIX-GAME WIN STREAK after beating them 5–1 last night. We’ve outscored opponents 44–14 during this streak. The Phillies have LOST SIX STRAIGHT.
This is Game 2—go for SEVEN IN A ROW and go up 2-0 in the series at Wrigley.
Cubs Season: 13-9 on a SIX-Game Win Streak
Record: 13-9 (Four Games Over .500, SIX-Game Win Streak)
We’re 13–9 and FOUR GAMES OVER .500 on a SIX-GAME WIN STREAK after beating the Phillies 5–1 last night. Colin Rea was dominant (6.2 IP, 1 run, now 3-0). Dansby Swanson crushed a three-run homer. We’ve outscored opponents 44–14 during this streak.
Six-Game Win Streak:
- Beat Phillies 11–2 in Philadelphia (last Wednesday)
- Swept Mets at Wrigley (three straight wins)
- Beat Phillies 5–1 last night at Wrigley
- Outscored opponents 44–14 during the streak
- Longest win streak since Aug 26-Sept 1, 2024 (also six games)
Last Night’s Dominance (5–1):
- Colin Rea: 6.2 IP, 1 run, 6 hits, 5 Ks (now 3-0)
- Dansby Swanson: Three-run homer (his 5th of season)
- Defense: Ian Happ catch in stands, Nico Hoerner diving stops
- Michael Conforto: Sacrifice fly
Offensive Power:
- +30 run differential (3rd best in MLB!)
- Scored 44 runs, allowed just 14 in six-game streak
- Elite defense (Happ, Hoerner, Michael Busch)
- Pitching: Allowed only 4 runs in last 3 games
We’ve won SIX STRAIGHT and are ROLLING at Wrigley. Tonight we go for SEVEN.
Philadelphia Phillies: SIX-Game Losing Streak
The Phillies are 8–14 on a SIX-GAME LOSING STREAK after we beat them 5–1 last night. They’ve been outscored 42–10 during their skid.
Phillies Six-Game Skid:
- Lost to us 11–2 in Philadelphia last Wednesday
- Got swept by someone over the weekend
- Lost 5–1 to us last night at Wrigley
- Outscored 42–10 during the losing streak
- Starting pitching ERA: 5.28 this season
Phillies Struggles:
- Six straight losses
- Outscored 42–10 during the streak
- Can’t score runs (10 runs in six games)
- Zack Wheeler on IL (shoulder surgery)
- Down 1-0 in this series, desperate
The Phillies are REELING. Six straight losses. Outscored 42–10. They’re BROKEN.
Key Matchups at Wrigley
Cubs Pitching (4 runs allowed in 3 games) vs Struggling Phillies
We’ve allowed only 4 runs in the last 3 games. The Phillies have scored only 10 runs in six games. Keep them down.
Cubs Offense (44 runs in 6 games) vs Phillies Pitching
We’ve scored 44 runs in six games during this streak. The Phillies’ pitching has a 5.28 ERA. ATTACK THEM.
Defense: Happ, Hoerner, Busch
Ian Happ’s catch in the stands last night. Nico Hoerner’s diving stops. Michael Busch’s diving play. ELITE defense at Wrigley.
Wrigley Field Energy
SIX-game win streak. Home crowd ROARING. Phillies on six-game losing streak. The momentum is ALL on our side.
What the Cubs Need in Game 2
Keep the Pitching Dominance Going
Only 4 runs allowed in the last 3 games. Colin Rea was dominant last night. Keep it rolling.
Offense Stays Hot
44 runs in six games. Dansby hit a three-run bomb last night. Keep attacking.
Defense Stays ELITE
Happ, Hoerner, and Busch made INCREDIBLE plays last night. Keep making the highlight plays at Wrigley.
Go for SEVEN IN A ROW
Six-game win streak. Tied for longest in MLB with Atlanta. Go for SEVEN tonight.
Cubs Fan Prediction: SEVEN IN A ROW
Final Score: Cubs 6, Phillies 2
Our pitching stays dominant—6-7 innings of quality work, only 2 runs allowed. The Phillies’ six-game losing streak becomes SEVEN.
Our offense keeps rolling—6 runs. Dansby stays hot. Ian Happ reaches base multiple times. We DOMINATE at Wrigley.
Four-run win. We’re 14–9, FIVE GAMES OVER .500. SEVEN-GAME WIN STREAK. Up 2-0 in the series.
Why Game 2 Matters
We’re 13–9 on a SIX-GAME WIN STREAK. The Phillies are 8–14 on a SIX-GAME LOSING STREAK. We’re up 1-0 in this series after winning 5–1 last night.
Win tonight and we’re 14–9, FIVE GAMES OVER .500 with a SEVEN-GAME WIN STREAK. Up 2-0 in the series.
Can we make it seven? Will our pitching stay dominant? Can we go FIVE GAMES OVER .500?
We went 78–84 last year. Going 14–9 with SEVEN STRAIGHT wins would be INCREDIBLE.
Go Cubs Go. Make it SEVEN at Wrigley!!!