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Phillies and Cubs Meet, Winner Claims 3-Game Series
- The Philadelphia Phillies hosted the Chicago Cubs in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. EDT in Philadelphia.
- The Cubs entered the game leading the NL Central with a 40-26 record, while the Phillies held second in the NL East with a 38-28 record and led the season series 3-1.
- Probable starters were Colin Rea for the Cubs and rookie Mick Abel for the Phillies, with Ian Happ and Matt Shaw key contributors for Chicago.
- Ian Happ hit two home runs in the game, including a two-run homer off Abel, marking his first multi-homer game this season and his fourth homer in less than a week.
- The matchup suggested a close contest given team strengths and recent form, with the Cubs aiming to bounce back after an 11-inning loss in Game 1 and the Phillies seeking to capitalize on home-field advantage.
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Phillies and Cubs meet, winner claims 3-game series
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Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs play in game 2 of series
Chicago Cubs (40-26, first in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (38-28, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Colin Rea (4-2, 3.59 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 43 strikeouts); Phillies: Mick Abel (1-0, 0.
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