The Cubs attempted to win their series against the Phillies Wednesday night but it was not to be. Philadelphia jumped ahead early and then pulled away late after a Chicago rally had briefly made it a one-run game, eventually taking home the 9-6 victory.
Javier Assad was not sharp in his final start of 2024, giving up a solo homer to Trea Turner and a two-run double to Bryson Stott in the 1st. Nick Castellanos went deep in the 3rd inning to increase the Phils’ lead to 4-0.
The Cubs finally got to lefty starter Cristopher Sánchez in the 4th, putting two on with one out for Nico Hoerner.