Cubs Crush Phillies, Tie for MLB's Best Streak

0:00On April 21st, Chicago Cubs just handled the Philadelphia Phillies five to one, grabbing their sixth win in a row. Colin Rea went strong into the seventh inning, giving up just one run on six hits. Danzby Swanson crushed a three-run homer, and Michael Conforto chipped in with a sacrifice fly to seal the deal. The Cubs are now tied with Atlanta for the longest active streak in the majors, outscoring foes 44-14 over these wins. Their best run since last summer. Meanwhile, the Phillies aren't a rough spot, dropping six straight in seven of their last eight, getting out scored 42-10. Cubs' defense was on fire, backing Rea all night. Ian Hap snagged a tough one in the stands. Nico Herner-Dowe for two big stops. Michael Bush robbed a hit at first, and Matt Shaw capped it with a grab in right. That kept Phillie in check from the jump. Aaron Nola took the loss for the Phillies, allowing five runs in four and a third innings with five strikeouts and four walks. Cubs jumped ahead early in the second with a run on a double play, and then Swanson's 424-foot bomb for a four-nothing lead.

1:07Phillie got one back, but couldn't mount a comeback. Looking ahead, the series rolls on Tuesday with Jesus Lazardo on the mound for Phillie, facing Shoda Emanaga for the Cubs. Shrieks like these can shift quick in baseball, so this one's far from over. This has been MLB News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.