The Cubs sought to postpone the Phillies’ division championship party for at least one more day, but it was not to be. Chicago went with a diminished lineup and Philadelphia jumped all over them as they did indeed get to celebrate an NL East crown with a 6-2 win.
Nate Pearson served as an opener for the North Siders before Caleb Kilian made his season debut for the next six innings. J.T. Realmuto hit a two-run home run off of him in the 2nd to give Philly a 2-0 lead. Former Cubs doubled the advantage in the 3rd with a Kyle Schwarber solo shot and an RBI single by Nick Castellanos to make it 4-0.