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Murphy HR ends Nola's K streak vs. Cubs

PHILADELPHIA -- Daniel Murphy ended the Phillies' Aaron Nola's strikeout streak with one swing.

Murphy smacked a solo homer with two outs in the third inning to give the Cubs a lead on Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. Nola had struck out six in a row and seven overall before Murphy connected on a 1-2 fastball.

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Anthony Rizzo led off the fourth inning with his 23rd home run of the season as the Cubs built a 2-0 lead against Nola, who had not allowed more than one home run in a game all year.