The Chicago Cubs (14-9) reach seven games on their winning streak following a 7-4 victory over Philadelphia (8-15) and extends their losing streak to seven games. With a win today, Chicago would clinch the series versus Philadelphia.
The Cubs have scored at least seven runs in six out of the past nine games. Chicago's offense has heated up with the third-best batting average (.282) and fifth-most home runs (8) in the last week.
Philadelphia has the second-worst batting average (.177) in the MLB over the past week along with the fewest hits (29). The Phillies losing streak has hit seven games and they are 2-9 over the previous 11 contests.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Moneyline: Chicago Cubs (-175), Philadelphia Phillies (+144)
Wednesday's pitching matchup (April 22): Matthew Boyd vs. Shota Imanaga
2026 stats: 6.2 IP, 0-0, 5.40 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 9 Ks, 1 BB
2026 Stats: 9.1 IP, 1-1, 6.75 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 17 Ks, 3 BB
The Phillies’ Bryce Harper is hitting .274 with 23 hits, 45 total bases and five home runs over 84 at-bats
The Phillies’ Alec Bohm is hitting .128 with 10 hits, 14 strikeouts and 6 walks over 78 at-bats
The Cubs’ Nico Hoerner is hitting .326 with 30 hits, 49 total bases and 22 RBIs over 92 at-bats
The Cubs’ Michael Busch is hitting .173 with 14 hits, 19 strikeouts, and 11 walks over 81 at-bats
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