Overview
- The Cubs beat the Phillies 5-1 at Wrigley on Monday, extending Chicago’s win streak to six and Philadelphia’s skid to six.
- Colin Rea moved to 3-0 by allowing one run on six hits over 6 2/3 innings as Chicago’s defense cut off several potential rallies.
- Dansby Swanson launched a 424-foot, three-run homer after a Pete Crow-Armstrong walk to cap a four-run second inning.
- Aaron Nola lasted 4 1/3 innings with five runs and four walks, throwing 88 pitches with inconsistent command that fueled long at-bats.
- Philadelphia stranded 10 runners and has 10 total runs over its last six games, and the series continues Tuesday with Jesús Luzardo facing Shota Imanaga.