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Cubs Dominate Phillies 4-0 in Rain-Delayed Victory

Chicago extends NL Central lead with strong pitching, timely hitting, and Drew Pomeranz's return to MLB action.

Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs steals second base against Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 25, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Overview

  • Colin Rea delivered five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts, earning his first win of the season in his longest outing so far.
  • Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki each recorded two doubles, with Happ driving in a run as part of Chicago's balanced offensive effort.
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong's speed was pivotal, contributing a run, an RBI, and two stolen bases, bringing his season total to 12 steals.
  • Four Cubs relievers, including Drew Pomeranz in his first MLB appearance since 2021, combined for four scoreless innings to secure the shutout.
  • The Cubs improved to 17-10, extending their NL Central lead to 3.5 games, while the Phillies dropped their fifth consecutive game.