The Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies open a series Monday night with both teams looking to climb back above .500 after inconsistent starts.
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Jun 11, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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- Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
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Chicago enters at 7-8 after a 7-6 win over the Pirates, showing some late-game offensive life but still searching for consistency overall. The Cubs’ lineup has been hit-or-miss early, though Carson Kelly has provided some pop with multiple home runs, while the team continues to deal with key pitching injuries, including Justin Steele, which has impacted their rotation stability. Monday’s matchup likely features Javier Assad, who is coming off a strong outing with 5.2 scoreless innings in his last start, giving Chicago some momentum on the mound.
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Philadelphia also sits at 7-8 but comes in struggling, having lost four of its last five games while scoring just 11 total runs in that stretch. Despite the offensive slump, Bryce Harper has been a bright spot, hitting .273 with a .527 slugging percentage, while Alec Bohm has cooled off significantly during the same span. The Phillies will lean on Cristopher Sánchez, who has been dominant early with a 1.65 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 16.1 innings, giving them a clear edge on the mound in what could be a low-scoring matchup.
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