Los Phillies liberan a Bryse Wilson
La salida de Wilson de Lehigh Valley elimina un brazo de profundidad mientras que Filadelfia se sitúa 32-29 con una rotación anclada por Sánchez (ERA de 1.46, 7-2) y Luzardo (ERA de 4.30, 4-4).
Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs — Abr 22, 2026 | Predicción IA y estadísticas
Marcador
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Phillies
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0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Cubs
|
1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 7 | 13 | 1 |
PREDICCION AIPronostico de Red Neuronal
AI| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Phillies
|
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
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Cubs
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
Confidence: 82%
Cubs favored
The Cubs enter this matchup as heavy favorites, riding a seven-game winning streak that includes dominant performances against these same Phillies. Chicago has outscored Philadelphia 44-17 in their last five meetings, showcasing a clear psychological and tactical advantage. Nico Hoerner has been exceptional, hitting .322 with 21 RBIs, while Michael Conforto adds depth at .304. The Cubs' offensive surge has coincided with timely hitting and opportunistic base running, creating a potent combination that has overwhelmed opponents during their current streak. The home crowd at Wrigley Field will provide additional energy in cool but clear conditions that should favor the home team's aggressive approach.
Philadelphia's struggles are multifaceted and concerning. Their -45 run differential reflects systemic issues on both sides of the ball, with the offense managing just 80 runs in 23 games while surrendering 125. Kyle Backhus represents a significant question mark, having thrown just 60 pitches across three brief MLB appearances this season. His sinker-heavy approach may struggle against a Cubs lineup that has shown excellent plate discipline and situational hitting. Trea Turner (.244) and Brandon Marsh provide some offensive threats, but the supporting cast has been inconsistent, particularly with Justin Crawford still adjusting to major league pitching.
Matthew Boyd's return from injury adds intrigue to the Cubs' pitching situation. His 6.75 ERA is concerning, but his fastball velocity has remained consistent around 92-93 mph in recent starts. The key will be his command and ability to locate his changeup effectively against Phillies hitters who have shown vulnerability to off-speed pitches. Philadelphia's bullpen depth has been compromised by injuries to key relievers, potentially forcing manager Rob Thomson to rely on less experienced arms in crucial situations. The Cubs' recent offensive explosion suggests they're well-positioned to capitalize on any pitching weaknesses.
Scoring Dynamics
Early (1-3)
4R
Cubs capitalize early against struggling Backhus
Middle (4-6)
4R
Both teams add runs as bullpens enter
Late (7-9)
2R
Cubs bullpen maintains lead late
Matchup Analysis
Cubs
Seven-game winning streak momentum
Nico Hoerner hitting .322 with 21 RBIs
Dominant head-to-head record this season
Boyd returning from injury with 6.75 ERA
Multiple pitchers on injured list
Phillies
Trea Turner provides veteran leadership
Brandon Marsh power threat with 2 HRs
Seven-game losing streak
Backhus has minimal MLB experience
Worst run differential in series at -45
Risk Factors
Boyd's injury return uncertain
Weather could affect offensive production
Key Matchups
Nico Hoerner
vs
Kyle Backhus
batter
Hoerner's .322 average vs inexperienced pitcher
Michael Conforto
vs
Kyle Backhus
batter
Conforto's .304 average against unproven arm
Trea Turner
vs
Matthew Boyd
batter
Turner's speed vs Boyd's control issues
Statistical Edges
First to Score
Cubs
75%
Strikeouts
14
11-17
Total Runs
10
8-12
Game Preview
The game opens with Kyle Backhus struggling with his command in the cool Chicago evening. Nico Hoerner works a leadoff walk and immediately steals second base, setting the aggressive tone that has defined the Cubs' winning streak. Michael Conforto follows with a sharp single to right field, bringing Hoerner home for the early lead. Seiya Suzuki drives in another run with a sacrifice fly, giving Chicago a quick 2-0 advantage before Backhus can settle in.
Matthew Boyd's return shows early rust as Trea Turner leads off the second inning with a double down the left field line. Brandon Marsh's RBI single cuts the deficit to 2-1, but Boyd bears down and escapes further damage. The Cubs respond immediately in their half, with Carson Kelly's RBI double extending the lead to 3-1. The middle innings see both teams trading runs as the bullpens enter earlier than expected. Chicago's depth proves superior as they pull away with a two-run sixth inning rally, highlighted by clutch two-out hitting from their lower order. The Phillies manage single runs in the fifth and eighth but cannot generate the sustained offense needed to challenge the Cubs' lead, falling 7-3 as Chicago completes another dominant performance in this season series.
The Cubs' seven-game winning streak against a team they've completely dominated this season, combined with Philadelphia's seven-game losing streak and -45 run differential, creates a clear edge. Backhus's inexperience against a hot Cubs offense makes this a favorable matchup for Chicago at home.
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Pitchers Probables
Philadelphia Phillies — Plantel
| Jugador | Pos. | AVG | HR | RBI | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kyle Schwarber |
LF | .207 | 8 | 15 | .349 | .529 |
 Trea Turner |
SS | .235 | 2 | 7 | .292 | .347 |
 Bryce Harper |
DH | .261 | 5 | 13 | .350 | .511 |
 Felix Reyes |
1B | .273 | 1 | 1 | .273 | .545 |
 Adolis García |
RF | .212 | 2 | 5 | .299 | .329 |
 Alec Bohm |
3B | .146 | 1 | 11 | .217 | .195 |
 Bryson Stott |
2B | .203 | 0 | 3 | .261 | .234 |
 Justin Crawford |
CF | .281 | 0 | 3 | .370 | .391 |
 Rafael Marchán |
C | .086 | 1 | 2 | .111 | .171 |
Chicago Cubs — Plantel
| Jugador | Pos. | AVG | HR | RBI | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nico Hoerner |
2B | .320 | 4 | 22 | .393 | .515 |
 Alex Bregman |
3B | .263 | 2 | 9 | .339 | .374 |
 Ian Happ |
LF | .244 | 6 | 13 | .363 | .500 |
 Seiya Suzuki |
RF | .279 | 2 | 6 | .404 | .442 |
 Michael Busch |
1B | .188 | 1 | 6 | .278 | .247 |
 Dansby Swanson |
SS | .179 | 5 | 15 | .333 | .385 |
 Moisés Ballesteros |
DH | .367 | 3 | 11 | .418 | .592 |
 Miguel Amaya |
C | .220 | 1 | 4 | .333 | .317 |
 Pete Crow-Armstrong |
CF | .247 | 1 | 7 | .300 | .333 |
Jugadas anotadoras
▼ 1
Ian Happ grounds into a force out, second baseman Edmundo Sosa to shortstop Trea Turner. Nico Hoerner scores. Alex Bregman out at 2nd. Ian Happ to 1st.
0-1
▲ 2
Edmundo Sosa doubles (3) on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ. Felix Reyes scores. Alec Bohm to 3rd.
1-1
▲ 2
Justin Crawford grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch. Alec Bohm scores. Edmundo Sosa to 3rd.
2-1
▼ 2
Pete Crow-Armstrong doubles (3) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Justin Crawford. Miguel Amaya scores.
2-2
▼ 3
Ian Happ singles on a line drive to left fielder Kyle Schwarber. Alex Bregman scores.
2-3
▼ 3
Michael Busch homers (1) on a fly ball to left center field.
2-4
▼ 5
Seiya Suzuki homers (2) on a fly ball to center field. Ian Happ scores.
2-6
▼ 8
Pete Crow-Armstrong singles on a fly ball to center fielder Justin Crawford. Moisés Ballesteros scores.
2-7
Philadelphia Phillies — Bateo
| Jugador | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K | HR | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle SchwarberLF |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .207 | .878 |
| Trea TurnerSS |
4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .235 | .639 |
| Bryce HarperDH |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .261 | .861 |
| Felix Reyes1B |
4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .273 | .818 |
| Adolis GarcíaRF |
4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .212 | .628 |
| Alec Bohm3B |
4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .146 | .412 |
| Bryson Stott2B |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .203 | .495 |
| Justin CrawfordCF |
4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .281 | .761 |
| Rafael MarchánC |
4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .086 | .282 |
| Totales | 36 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
BATTING
2B: Sosa, E (3, Boyd); Turner (5, Brown, Be).
TB: Bohm 2; Crawford; García, Ad; Marchán; Reyes, F; Sosa, E 3; Turner 2.
RBI: Crawford (3); Sosa, E (6).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Marchán; Harper, B.
GIDP: Schwarber.
Team RISP: 1-for-4.
Team LOB: 7.
FIELDING
E: Crawford (1, fielding).
DP: (Sosa, E-Turner-Reyes, F).
a-Struck out for Sosa, E in the 6th.
Chicago Cubs — Bateo
| Jugador | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K | HR | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner2B |
5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .320 | .908 |
| Alex Bregman3B |
5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .263 | .713 |
| Ian HappLF |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .244 | .863 |
| Seiya SuzukiRF |
4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .279 | .846 |
| Michael Busch1B |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .188 | .525 |
| Dansby SwansonSS |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .179 | .718 |
| Moisés BallesterosDH |
4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .367 | 1.010 |
| Miguel AmayaC |
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .220 | .650 |
| Pete Crow-ArmstrongCF |
4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .247 | .633 |
| Totales | 37 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
BATTING
2B: Crow-Armstrong (3, Walker, T); Ballesteros (2, Rangel).
3B: Bregman (1, Walker, T).
HR: Busch (1, 3rd inning off Walker, T, 0 on, 2 out); Suzuki (2, 5th inning off Walker, T, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Ballesteros 2; Bregman 5; Busch 5; Crow-Armstrong 4; Happ; Hoerner; Suzuki 5.
RBI: Busch (6); Crow-Armstrong 2 (7); Happ 2 (13); Suzuki 2 (6).
2-out RBI: Busch; Crow-Armstrong.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Amaya; Hoerner; Bregman.
GIDP: Suzuki.
Team RISP: 3-for-9.
Team LOB: 7.
BASERUNNING
SB: Crow-Armstrong (5, 2nd base off Rangel/Marchán).
FIELDING
E: Swanson (3, throw).
DP: (Hoerner-Swanson-Busch).
Philadelphia Phillies — Pitcheo
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kyle Backhus |
1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15-12 | 5.87 |
 Taijuan Walker(L, 1-4) |
4.0 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 64-41 | 9.13 |
 Alan Rangel |
3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 44-27 | 3.00 |
Chicago Cubs — Pitcheo
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Matthew Boyd |
4.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 84-56 | 5.79 |
 Ben Brown(W, 1-0) |
2.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 37-28 | 2.37 |
 Corbin Martin |
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12-9 | 0.00 |
 Hoby Milner |
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20-15 | 1.54 |
Información del juego
Árbitros: Home Plate: John Bacon; First Base: Hunter Wendelstedt; Second Base: Edwin Moscoso; Third Base: Vic Carapazza
Estadio: Wrigley Field, Chicago
Clima: 56°F, Clear
Viento: 9 mph, In From CF
Philadelphia Phillies — Noticias
Sánchez Establece Racha de Blanqueo de LHP vs. Padres en 50 2/3 Entradas
La ERA de 1.48 y xwOBA de 0.272 de Sánchez en 12 aperturas representan una producción de élite, pero el récord de 3-7 de los Padres en sus últimos 10 juegos los deja vulnerables a actuaciones de lanzamiento dominante extendidas.
El prospecto de los Phillies Aidan Miller se somete a un procedimiento de espalda, fuera 6-8 semanas
Miller es un prospecto de nivel intermedio cuya ausencia no impactará directamente la alineación actual de Filadelfia; los Phillies (31-29, -25 diferencia de carreras) están principalmente preocupados por la profundidad en un grupo de posiciones que ya lidia con talento organizacional de nivel medio.
Dodgers vencen a Phillies; Yankees anotan 13 en una sola entrada
LAD mejoró a 38-21 con un récord de 8-2 en los últimos 10 juegos y una diferencia de carreras de +129, mientras que PHI cayó a 30-29 con -26 de diferencia de carreras después de la derrota. El arrebato ofensivo de los Yankees contra un rival con problemas de lanzamiento fue un dominio rutinario de un equipo con diferencia de carreras de +98.
Realmuto golpeado por lanzamiento, rayos X negativos
Realmuto sigue disponible después del lanzamiento rápido de Yamamoto en la tercera entrada; el receptor de los Phillies batea .220 con un xwOBA de .303 en 8 juegos esta temporada.
Chicago Cubs — Noticias
El colapso de los Cachorros en casa continúa con la tercera derrota consecutiva
Chicago ha perdido 3 de los últimos 10 juegos después de una racha ganadora de 15 juegos en casa, ahora con un récord de 18-13 en Wrigley a pesar de una diferencia de carreras de +17. Con Imanaga (ERA 4.37) y Taillon (ERA 5.13, 2-5) liderando una rotación que enfrenta dificultades, los Cachorros se enfrentan a Oakland esta noche necesitando una estabilización inmediata.
MLB Mailbag: Royals, Cubs, Jordan Walker, Braves
Royals' 23-38 record and -53 run differential (233 RS, 286 RA) reflect offensive collapse despite Wacha's 3.23 ERA and Lugo's 3.55 ERA—rotation competence can't overcome league-worst away record (8-21). Jordan Walker (STL) at .372 xwOBA on 58 G represents legitimate extension candidate, though Cubs' pitching decay (Taillon 5.37 ERA, Rea 4.70 xwOBA .353) argues against deadline aggression at 32-29.
Los Athletics pierden a Severino y Civale por lesiones de hombro
La rotación de Oakland pierde a su líder en ponches (Severino: 9.34 K/9, 65 SO) y a uno de sus únicos dos contribuyentes en la columna de victorias (Civale: 5-2) simultáneamente. Con Springs cargando una ERA de 4.07 y el equipo en 28-31 (diferencia de carreras de -34), los Athletics dependen en gran medida de Jump, quien abrirá hoy contra los Cubs.
Justin Steele (CHC) a pocas semanas de volver a lanzar después de cirugía del nervio cubital
La rotación de Chicago ya está debilitada con Steele fuera de acción—Taillon (ERA 5.37, WHIP 1.28) y Rea (ERA 4.83, WHIP 1.37) son los eslabones más débiles de un equipo liderado por Imanaga (ERA 4.04). Los Cachorros tienen un récord de 30-26 pero van 1-9 en sus últimos 10 juegos, haciendo que la profundidad a largo plazo sea crítica.
Cachorros Firman a Aaron Bummer en Contrato de Ligas Menores
Bummer tiene un ERA de 7.63 y un xwOBA de 0.387 después de su liberación por Atlanta, ofreciendo profundidad al bullpen de Chicago mientras los Cachorros atraviesan una racha de 0-10. Los relevistas de los Cachorros han permitido 247 carreras (3.58 RA/9), por lo que talentos marginales como Bummer sugieren dificultades en la construcción del roster en lugar de un reposicionamiento competitivo.
Comparacion de Temporada
Phillies
STAT
Cubs
32-29
Registro
32-30
52.5%
Win %
51.6%
.525
PCT
.516
236
Carreras a Favor
289
260
Carreras en Contra
272
61
Juegos Jugados
62
W2
Racha
L3
7-3
Últimos 10
3-7
16-16
Registro de Local
18-13
16-13
Registro de Visitante
14-17
Enfrentamiento Directo
0
5
Abr 23
Phillies
7 - 8
Cubs
Abr 21
Phillies
4 - 7
Cubs
Abr 20
Phillies
1 - 5
Cubs
Abr 15
Cubs
11 - 2
Phillies
Abr 14
Cubs
10 - 4
Phillies
Phillies Recientes
Jun 4
vs Padres
4-6
W
Jun 3
vs Padres
2-3
W
Jun 2
vs Padres
2-3
W
May 31
@ Dodgers
1-9
L
May 30
@ Dodgers
4-3
W
Cubs Recientes
Jun 3
vs Athletics
5-4
L
Jun 2
vs Athletics
2-1
L
May 31
@ Cardinals
1-5
L
May 30
@ Cardinals
6-1
W
May 29
@ Cardinals
5-6
L
