Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell provided an injury update on key reliever Porter Hodge ahead of a series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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And in the 11th inning against the Chicago Cubs, the game tied at 3, and the winning run on second, he squared up to lay one down. Can starters provide relief? Sizing up who could fill a need in the Phillies’ bullpen for the playoffs.

Brandon Marsh singled home the winning run in the 11th inning after the Philadelphia Phillies used two bunt hits to load the bases and beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3.

Donation Options Search Search Search Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, right, argues with umpire Stu Scheurwater during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday,

They couldn't hit, their bullpen is still a mess, Bryce Harper is hurt, but Monday night did put a brief pause on the bleeding.

Truth is, the Phillies, despite winning, need to be better. They may have won the National League pennant in 2022, reached the NL Championship Series in 2023 and won their first East Division title since 2011 last year. But none of that will happen again if improvements don’t occur.

The Philadelphia Phillies announced that staff ace Zack Wheeler was activated off the paternity list and set to start against the Chicago Cubs.