Cubs' Late Rally Not Enough to Overcome Phillies at Citizens Bank Park

The Chicago Cubs faced a challenging game against the Philadelphia Phillies, concluding with an 80-77 record for the Cubs and a 93-64 for the Phillies. Despite a spirited effort, the Cubs fell short with a final score of 2-6 in favor of the Phillies.

Cubs' Performance Highlights

The game was marked by moments of potential for the Cubs, particularly in the seventh inning where they managed to put two runs on the board. The team accumulated seven hits throughout the game but struggled to convert these opportunities into more runs, leaving nine runners on base. The batting lineup saw some action with three players hitting doubles, contributing to their total bases count of ten. However, their efforts were hindered by two fielding errors and an inability to capitalize on eight chances with runners in scoring position.

Nico Hoerner stood out for his performance at bat, securing a hit in four at-bats and driving in one run while maintaining a .250 batting average. Michael Tauchman also made notable contributions with his .333 average and one RBI from his three times at bat. On the pitching side, Caleb Kilian faced challenges on the mound with an ERA of 7.941 and WHIP standing at 2.1176 over his innings pitched.

Phillies Capitalize Early

The Phillies took advantage early in the game by scoring two runs each in both second and third innings before adding single runs in fifth and sixth innings respectively. Their offense was powered by eleven hits including two home runs that contributed significantly to their six-run tally.

Their pitchers effectively limited Cubs' hitters throughout most of the game while their defense played solidly despite committing one error.

Looking Ahead

Fans can look forward to seeing if Chicago can bounce back when they face Philadelphia again tomorrow night at Citizens Bank Park located at One Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia PA 19148 USA starting from 6:40 PM EDT broadcasted live on MARQ network.