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Sunday, July 16, 2023

Game 80 - Phils Complete Sweep of Cubs

2023 Topps Herirtage #17
Phillies 3
, Cubs 1
Game 80 - Thursday Night, June 29th in Chicago
Record - 43-37, 3rd Place, 10 games behind the Braves

Completely Unnecessary Post-Vacation Game Recap Post 1 of 10

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies completed the sweep of the Cubs in this low-scoring game, winning 3-1 behind another solid start from Taijuan Walker.

What It Means:  It was the first sweep of the Cubs since 2015, and the Phillies' current nine-game road win streak is their longest since 1984.

What Happened:  Walker picked up his ninth win, allowing a run on six hits in his six innings of work.  The bullpen trio of Yunior Marte, Gregory Soto and Craig Kimbrel shut down the Cubs over the final three innings with Kimbrel earning his 12th save.  Kyle Schwarber hit a lead-off home run in the first, launching the first pitch of the game into the Wrigley Field right field bleachers.  Bryce Harper added two runs with a two-run single in the third.

Featured Card:  Here's Harper's 1974 Topps inspired card from this year's Topps Heritage set.

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