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Cubs Rally Behind Happ’s Two Homers to Hand Phillies 10th Loss in 12 Games

Tuesday’s four-homer attack by Chicago deepens Philadelphia’s slide with Bryce Harper and Aaron Nola still sidelined by injuries.

Houston Astros Cam Smith (11) scores on a sac-fly by Isaac Paredes in the third inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Houston Astros left fielder Jacob Melton (31) is seen before an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith (11) fields a fly ball by Chicago White Sox Kyle Teel in the first inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Houston Astros Jeremy Peña (3) hits a double in the third inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Overview

  • The Phillies snapped a nine-game losing streak Monday with an 11th-inning comeback fueled by back-to-back bunt singles and Brandon Marsh’s walk-off hit.
  • Ian Happ homered twice and the Cubs added two more long balls in Tuesday’s 8-4 victory at Citizens Bank Park.
  • Philadelphia has dropped 10 of its last 12 games and is hitting .208 with two outs and runners in scoring position, the league’s seventh-worst mark.
  • Bryce Harper (wrist) and Aaron Nola (rib stress reaction) remain on the injured list, prompting lineup shifts and rotation adjustments.
  • Rookie Mick Abel boasts a 0.79 ERA through his first two starts, but the bullpen has faltered, with Taijuan Walker and Joe Ross each allowing multiple runs.