A Tough Loss for the Phillies
Well, fellow Phillies fans, tonight's game didn't exactly go the way we'd hoped. Despite a solid effort at Citizens Bank Park, we fell short to the Cubs with a final score of 8-4.
Early Optimism and Highlights
Things started off moderately well after the Cubs' Dansby Swanson launched a solo homer in the 2nd inning, but no worries, because Max Kepler was up to the challenge! He hit a two-run homer to give us an early lead.
J.T. Realmuto and Alec Bohm contributed with singles, while Brandon Marsh doubled and set up key plays, providing some hope as Bohm drove Marsh and Trea Turner home in the 5th inning. Slipping Away and Missed Opportunities
But then, the Cubs bounced back with a flurry of home runs. Ian Happ went deep twice in the 3rd and 6th innings, while Michael Busch also hit a monster shot in the 4th. Our bullpen had difficulty shutting them down, as their bats seemed impossible to quiet.
️ When the Cubs extended their lead to a 4-run advantage in the 8th inning, it was an uphill battle from there. We had runners on but couldn't capitalize when we needed to.Keep Your Heads Up, Phillies!
Despite the outcome, there's a lot to be proud of, like Kepler's powerful blast and Realmuto's persistence at the plate. Let's remember, this is just one game. We have to shake it off and get ready for the next one. The season is far from over, and we know what our beloved Phillies are capable of. Chin up, and as always, go Phillies!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Phillies (June 10th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 |