Game Recap
The Philadelphia Phillies secured a thrilling 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night, thanks to a clutch performance by Brandon Marsh in the 11th inning.
The Phillies used two bunt hits to load the bases, setting up Marsh’s winning single.
The Game-Changing Moment
Ian Happ tied the game at 2 for the Cubs with a solo homer off reliever Matt Strahm in the eighth. However, the Phillies were able to bounce back and take the lead. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI double in the 11th off Carlos Hernández for a 3-2 lead.
Turning Point
J.T. Realmuto made it 3-all when he drove in the automatic runner with a single off Daniel Palencia. The Phillies then got two straight bunt singles — the first from rookie third baseman Otto Kemp, who had the third of his first three big league hits in the game. Bryson Stott, a late-inning replacement, also bunted for a hit to set up the clutch swing from Marsh.
Team Performance
The Phillies needed this win after being swept in three games last weekend at Pittsburgh. Philadelphia was 1-9 over its past 10 games and fell from the top of the NL East standings. The 25-year-old Kemp bailed out the Phillies twice, with his first hit since being promoted to the Phillies on Saturday coming in the fifth inning.
Key Player
Kemp, who played at Division II Point Loma Nazarene University, singled in the fifth for his first hit. Kemp scurried to third on Cubs starter Matthew Boyd’s errant pickoff attempt and scored on Weston Wilson’s RBI single for a 2-1 lead.
Key Moment
The Phillies scored only one run in the fourth to tie it at 1 after they had loaded the bases with no outs.
Key Stat
Cubs manager Craig Counsell was ejected for the second straight game. After getting tossed Sunday at Detroit, Counsell was thrown out in the ninth inning for arguing that Kemp ran out of the baseline on an infield single.
Up Next
The Cubs send RHP Colin Rea to the mound against Phillies RHP Mick Abel on Tuesday.
Conclusion
The Phillies’ win over the Cubs was a much-needed boost to their morale and standings. With Marsh’s clutch performance and Kemp’s impressive debut, the team is looking to turn their season around.
FAQs
Q: Who was the winning pitcher for the Phillies?
A: Carlos Hernández (1-0) was the winning pitcher for the Phillies.
Q: How many hits did Otto Kemp have in the game?
A: Otto Kemp had 3 hits in the game.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The final score was 4-3 in favor of the Phillies.
