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Pitching, Defense Give Way to Offense in Win Over Phillies – Cubs 8, Phillies 1

Game Fifty-Eight – Cubs 8, Phillies 1

WP – John Lackey (7-2) LP – Brett Oberholtzer (2-1) Save – None

John Lackey shut out the Phillies for seven innings. Albert Almora Jr. made the defensive play of the day in the first inning and changed the game. Javier Baez had four hits and drove in the first run before the offense turned it on.

Kris Bryant launched a two-run homer. Ben Zobrist hit a solo shot. Albert Almora Jr. recorded his first big league hit and RBI when he singled in Anthony Rizzo in the eighth.