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Tough Loss for the Cubs in a Close One Against the Phillies
Hey Cubs fans, it was a nail-biter at Wrigley Field today, but unfortunately, the Cubs came up short against the Phillies, falling 5-3.
Early Lead Thanks to Crow-Armstrong
We started the game on a high note with Pete Crow-Armstrong driving in our first run with a double to right, scoring Ian Happ. In the 4th inning, Crow-Armstrong struck again with another clutch double, bringing in Happ once more to give us a 2-1 lead! The kid's got some serious talent.
The Phillies Strike Back
The turning point came in the 6th inning when the Phillies' Alec Bohm hit a two-run homer, putting them ahead 3-2. An error by Christopher Morel didn't help our cause. The Phillies extended their lead in the 8th, scoring two more runs, making it 5-3. Ugh, so close!A Glimmer of Hope from Bellinger
Cody Bellinger gave us a much-needed boost in the 7th inning, singling to center to drive in Michael Busch and tie the game at 3-3. However, Bellinger got picked off, ending the inning.
Bullpen Couldn't Hold On
Our bullpen struggled to contain the Phillies in the later innings. Miller allowed crucial hits in the 8th, giving the Phillies the cushion they needed to secure the win.Final Effort Falls Short
We had a chance to rally in the 9th with David Bote coming in with a pinch-hit single, but our bats fell short. Nico Hoerner lined out and Busch struck out swinging, ending our hope of a comeback. We just couldn't get that timely hit we needed.
End of the 9th inning; Cubs Score: 3, Phillies Score: 5
On to the Next!
It was a hard-fought game, and while we didn't get the win, there were some positives to take away. Crow-Armstrong and Bellinger showed some great moments. Let's keep supporting our Cubbies and hope for a better outcome in the next game! Go Cubs Go!
Scoreboard for Phillies @ Cubs (July 4th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |