Happ Homers Twice, Cubs Defeat Phillies 8-4

Ian Happ powered the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, hitting two of the Cubs' four home runs and achieving his first multi-homer game of the season. Dansby Swanson and Michael Busch also homered for Chicago, while Phillies rookie starter Mick Abel took his first major league loss. The Cubs' bullpen, including Caleb Thielbar, held Philadelphia scoreless in the late innings. The Phillies lost outfielder Brandon Marsh to an elbow injury and suffered their 10th defeat in 12 games. This victory continued Happ's hot streak, with four home runs in his last six games after an early-season slump. The result sets up a rubber match for the series finale as both teams look to gain momentum.