{"id":20262,"date":"2026-04-16T12:03:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/?p=20262"},"modified":"2026-04-16T12:03:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:03:40","slug":"cubs-vs-phillies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/","title":{"rendered":"Cubs vs Phillies: The Exciting Rivalry and History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cubs vs Phillies has always been one of those fun matchups in Major League Baseball that fans look forward to each season. Both teams bring strong lineups and good pitching, which makes every game exciting.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">        <div class=\"iprovpn_btn_cta_row\">\n    \t<a class=\"btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n    \t<\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#The_History_Behind_Cubs_vs_Phillies\" >The History Behind Cubs vs Phillies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#The_Latest_Series_Between_the_Cubs_and_the_Phillies\" >The Latest Series Between the Cubs and the Phillies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#What_Happened_in_the_Latest_Cubs_vs_Phillies_Match\" >What Happened in the Latest Cubs vs Phillies Match<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#Players_Who_Made_the_Difference\" >Players Who Made the Difference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#Cubs_vs_Phillies_Team_Stats_This_Season\" >Cubs vs Phillies Team Stats This Season<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#Why_the_Cubs_Won_the_Latest_Series\" >Why the Cubs Won the Latest Series<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#What_was_the_final_score_of_the_latest_Cubs_vs_Phillies_game\" >What was the final score of the latest Cubs vs Phillies game?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#Who_had_the_best_performance_in_the_latest_Cubs_vs_Phillies_matchup\" >Who had the best performance in the latest Cubs vs Phillies matchup?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#How_many_games_did_the_Cubs_win_in_the_recent_series_against_the_Phillies\" >How many games did the Cubs win in the recent series against the Phillies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#Did_any_big_stars_hit_home_runs_in_the_April_15_Cubs_vs_Phillies_game\" >Did any big stars hit home runs in the April 15 Cubs vs Phillies game?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#How_did_the_Cubs_score_so_many_runs_in_the_latest_game\" >How did the Cubs score so many runs in the latest game?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#When_will_the_next_Cubs_vs_Phillies_games_happen\" >When will the next Cubs vs Phillies games happen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/cubs-vs-phillies\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_History_Behind_Cubs_vs_Phillies\"><\/span>The History Behind Cubs vs Phillies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cubs vs Phillies games have a long story in MLB. These two teams have played each other many times over the years. The Phillies come from the National League East, while the Cubs play in the National League Central. Even though they are in different divisions, they often meet in the regular season. Fans love these games because both sides have proud histories and loyal supporters. The Cubs are known for their strong hitting, and the Phillies have a powerful lineup with stars like Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. Over time, the rivalry has grown because of close scores and big moments on the field.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Latest_Series_Between_the_Cubs_and_the_Phillies\"><\/span>The Latest Series Between the Cubs and the Phillies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This April, the Cubs traveled to Philadelphia to play a three-game set against the Phillies. It was early in the 2026 season, and both teams were looking to build good records. The series started on April 13 and ended on April 15 at Citizens Bank Park. The Cubs came away with a 2- 1 series win, which gave them a nice boost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here is a quick table that shows the results of each game in the series.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Game Result<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Final Score<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">April 13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Phillies win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Phillies 13, Cubs 7<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">April 14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cubs win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cubs 10, Phillies 4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">April 15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cubs win<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cubs 11, Phillies 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Cubs took the last two games and left Philadelphia with the series victory. This was a good sign for Chicago as they showed they could come back strong after the first loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happened_in_the_Latest_Cubs_vs_Phillies_Match\"><\/span>What Happened in the Latest Cubs vs Phillies Match<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most recent game on April 15 was a big win for the Cubs. They beat the Phillies 11 to 2 in front of a crowd of more than 38,000 fans. The Cubs collected 15 hits while the Phillies managed only a few. Chicago scored runs in several innings and kept the pressure on all night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shota Imanaga started on the mound for the Cubs. He pitched six strong innings and struck out 11 batters. That tied his career high for strikeouts in one game. He allowed just one run early on and then shut down the Phillies lineup. His control was excellent, and he helped the Cubs stay in command.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On the other side, Jes\u00fas Luzardo pitched for the Phillies. He struggled and gave up nine runs in five and a third innings. The Cubs made him work hard and got to him with timely hits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The game started with a bang for the Phillies. Trea Turner hit a leadoff home run in the first inning to give his team a 1- 0 lead. But the Cubs answered quickly. In the third inning, they scored three runs to take the lead for good. Nico Hoerner had a bloop single that scored a run. Then a double steal and a wild pitch helped two more runs cross the plate. The score was 3 to 1 after that inning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the fifth inning, Hoerner hit a two-run home run, which pushed the lead to 5 to 1. Matt Shaw added a two-run double in the sixth, and Hoerner followed with another two-run single. By the end of the sixth, the Cubs led 9 to 1. They added a couple more runs later to reach 11. Bryce Harper hit a solo home run for the Phillies in the ninth inning, but that was all they could get.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This Cubs vs Phillies game showed how quickly baseball can swing from one team to the other. The Cubs&#8217; offense stayed hot, and their pitching was sharp after the first inning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Players_Who_Made_the_Difference\"><\/span>Players Who Made the Difference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Several players stood out in this latest Cubs vs Phillies matchup. Nico Hoerner had the best night of his career so far. He went three for five with five runs batted in. That set a new personal record for him. He hit a home run and drove in runs in multiple ways, which helped the Cubs pull away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Matt Shaw also had a strong game. He hit three doubles and drove in two runs. His extra base hits kept the Cubs&#8217; rallies going. Dansby Swanson added a solo home run, which gave Chicago even more power in the middle of the lineup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the Phillies, Trea Turner and Bryce Harper each hit home runs, but the rest of the lineup could not get much going. Kyle Schwarber struck out three times and went zero for four, which ended a nice streak he had been on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here is a simple table of standout batting stats from the April 15 game for the Cubs.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Player<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>At Bats<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hits<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Runs Batted In<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Home Runs<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Doubles<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nico Hoerner<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Matt Shaw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dansby Swanson<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The pitching side for the Cubs looked even better. Imanaga threw 97 pitches and got 26 swings and misses, which is a very high number. He kept the Phillies hitters off balance the whole time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cubs_vs_Phillies_Team_Stats_This_Season\"><\/span>Cubs vs Phillies Team Stats This Season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Early in 2026, both teams were sitting around the same record before this series. They showed good balance,e but the Cubs proved in this series that they can score in bunches. The Cubs have been hitting well as a group, and their bullpen has been steady, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here is a basic comparison table of some key team numbers heading into the series.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stat Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cubs<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Phillies<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Runs per game<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Around 4.9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Around 4.1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hits per game<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Around 8.1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Around 7.9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Home runs per game<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Around 1.0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Around 1.1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strikeouts per game<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Around 8.9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Around 8.5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These numbers show that the games between the Cubs vs Phillies are usually close, but the Cubs found ways to break through in the last two contests. Their ability to get extra base hits and take advantage of mistakes made the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Cubs_Won_the_Latest_Series\"><\/span>Why the Cubs Won the Latest Series<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Cubs won the series because they mixed good pitching with timely hitting. Imanaga and the bullpen limited the Phillies big hitters most of the time. At the plate, the Cubs spread out their scoring so the Phillies could not catch up. Small plays like the double steal in the third inning and an error by the Phillies catcher added extra runs. These little things often decide Cubs vs Phillies games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Phillies will look to bounce back in future meetings. They have talent, but this series showed they need to cut down on mistakes and get their offense rolling earlier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<div class=\"blog_faq\">\n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_final_score_of_the_latest_Cubs_vs_Phillies_game\"><\/span>What was the final score of the latest Cubs vs Phillies game?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>The Cubs beat the Phillies 11 to 2 on April 15, 2026.\r\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_had_the_best_performance_in_the_latest_Cubs_vs_Phillies_matchup\"><\/span>Who had the best performance in the latest Cubs vs Phillies matchup?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>Nico Hoerner stood out with five runs batted in and a home run. Shota Imanaga also pitched great with 11 strikeouts.\r\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_games_did_the_Cubs_win_in_the_recent_series_against_the_Phillies\"><\/span>How many games did the Cubs win in the recent series against the Phillies?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>The Cubs won two out of the three games in the April series.\r\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_any_big_stars_hit_home_runs_in_the_April_15_Cubs_vs_Phillies_game\"><\/span>Did any big stars hit home runs in the April 15 Cubs vs Phillies game?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>Yes. Trea Turner hit a leadoff home run for the Phillies, and Bryce Harper added one later. For the Cubs, Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson hit home runs.\r\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_the_Cubs_score_so_many_runs_in_the_latest_game\"><\/span>How did the Cubs score so many runs in the latest game?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>They used singles, doubles, a home run, and took advantage of a couple of Phillies mistakes, like a wild pitch and a throwing error.\r\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_will_the_next_Cubs_vs_Phillies_games_happen\"><\/span>When will the next Cubs vs Phillies games happen?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>The teams will meet again later in the 2026 season. Check the MLB schedule for exact dates, as they play several times each year.\r\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <\/div>\n\n\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cubs vs Phillies delivered another set of exciting games this April. The Cubs came out on top in the latest series thanks to strong pitching and a hot offense. Fans saw great plays and big hits that made every inning worth watching. As the season moves forward, both teams will keep fighting, and we can expect more thrilling moments when they meet again. 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