Ian Happ hit a pair of three-run homers — one from each side of the plate — as the Chicago Cubs salvaged the series finale Thursday with a 10-2 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Happ was 4-for-4 with a career-high six RBIs. He homered off Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez in the fourth and right-hander Seranthony Dominguez in the fifth. The only other time Happ homered from each side was May 7, 2018, against the Marlins. Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (5-4) got the win, giving up two runs on four hits over seven innings with seven strikeouts and no walks. Chicago broke a three-game losing streak but has lost seven of its last 11. The Phillies have won eight of 12. The
W | L | Pct | GB | |
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52 | 36 | .591 | 0.0 | |
45 | 41 | .523 | 6.0 | |
42 | 45 | .483 | 9.5 | |
41 | 45 | .477 | 10.0 | |
40 | 48 | .455 | 12.0 |