Cubs beat Phillies 5-1, extend win streak to six

sportsApr 21, 20261755

Colin Rea tossed a quality start and Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer as the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 for their sixth straight victory. Rea worked 6.2 innings, allowed one run on six hits, walked two and struck out five. Michael Conforto delivered a sacrifice fly for insurance and Ian Happ made an over-the-wall grab in the field.

Key Highlights

Colin Rea pitched 6.2 innings, one run, six hits, five strikeouts

Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer that produced the decisive runs

Ian Happ made an over-the-wall grab and Michael Conforto added a sac fly

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apnews.comRea and Swanson help the Cubs beat the slumping Phillies 5-1 for their 6th straight win open.substack.comCubs 5, Phillies 1, “Golden”

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