Phillies Win 4-3 Over Cubs on Marsh Walk-Off, Rookie Kemp Hits Three

The Philadelphia Phillies snapped a five-game losing streak with a dramatic 4-3 extra-innings victory over the Chicago Cubs, highlighted by Brandon Marsh's first career walk-off single in the 11th inning. The Phillies loaded the bases with two bunt singles from Bryson Stott and rookie Otto Kemp, an undrafted Division II prospect who tallied three hits in the game and made a significant impact in his home debut. Veteran Zack Wheeler delivered a strong start, reaching 1,000 strikeouts with the Phillies and earning his 100th quality start, while the bullpen limited damage despite giving up a solo homer. The Cubs tied the game late with a homer from Ian Happ, but the Phillies responded with clutch hitting, including an RBI double from Pete Crow-Armstrong and a tying run driven in by J.T. Realmuto. Cubs manager Craig Counsell was ejected for the second consecutive game after disputing Kemp's running out of the baseline on a bunt single. This win was crucial for the Phillies, who had fallen from the top of the NL East after a poor recent stretch.