Imanaga Dominates as Cubs Rout Phillies to Take Series
PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Shota Imanaga struck out 11 over six strong innings and Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs as the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
Imanaga allowed three hits and one earned run to earn the win. Hoerner homered and singled twice as part of a 15-hit attack for the Cubs, who took the rubber match of the three-game series before a crowd of 38,254. Matt Shaw added three doubles and two RBIs.
Dansby Swanson also homered for Chicago. Trea Turner and Bryce Harper hit solo home runs for Philadelphia’s only runs. Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo took the loss.
The Cubs improved to 9-9, while the Phillies fell to 8-10. The game time was 2:37.