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Close, but still not good enough: Cubs 8, Phillies 7

Close, but still not good enough: Cubs 8, Phillies 7

Exit 8: Cubs 7, Phillies 2

Exit 8: Cubs 7, Phillies 2

The losing streak grows on a chilly Chicago night.

Swanson's hit in 10th gives Cubs 8-7 victory that extends both win streak and Phillies' skid to 9

Swanson's hit in 10th gives Cubs 8-7 victory that extends both win streak and Phillies' skid to 9

Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings for their ninth straight win and the Phillies’ ninth loss in a row

Imanaga sharp, Hoerner and Suzuki hit HRs as Cubs beat Phillies 7-4 for 7th straight win

Imanaga sharp, Hoerner and Suzuki hit HRs as Cubs beat Phillies 7-4 for 7th straight win

Shota Imanaga pitched seven innings of three-hit ball in his fourth consecutive sharp start and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to seven games with a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

Slumping Phillies release high-priced righty Taijuan Walker, recall Nolan Hoffman

Slumping Phillies release high-priced righty Taijuan Walker, recall Nolan Hoffman

The slumping Philadelphia Phillies released veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker before Thursday’s game against the Chicago Cubs and recalled righty Nolan Hoffman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley

Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Thursday 4/23, 1:20 CT

Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Thursday 4/23, 1:20 CT

The Cubs go for a series sweep, a season series sweep over the Phillies, and nine wins in row.

Gamethread 4/23: Phillies at Cubs

Gamethread 4/23: Phillies at Cubs

Series finale in Chicago

Gamethread 4/21: Phillies at Cubs

Gamethread 4/21: Phillies at Cubs

Because we must

Baserunners ahoy! Cubs 7, Phillies 4

Baserunners ahoy! Cubs 7, Phillies 4

It was not a good night for the Phillies’ pitching staff

Taking it on the Chin: Cubs 5 Phillies 1

Taking it on the Chin: Cubs 5 Phillies 1

The runs weren’t unlucky this time and the offense didn’t respond.

Goose Interrupts Phillies vs. Cubs Game at Wrigley Field

Goose Interrupts Phillies vs. Cubs Game at Wrigley Field

Goose Interrupts Phillies vs. Cubs Game at Wrigley Field

Rea and Swanson help the Cubs beat the slumping Phillies 5-1 for their 6th straight win

Rea and Swanson help the Cubs beat the slumping Phillies 5-1 for their 6th straight win

Colin Rea pitched into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 for their sixth consecutive win