The Phillies roll into Wrigley Field with an 8‑13 ledger that looks like a typo, while the Cubs sit pretty at 12‑9, hoping their .251 average can coax more runs than the wind gusts that usually haunt the ivy. Kick‑off is 7:40 PM on MLB.TV, so you can watch the Phils try to turn their .222 batting average into something that isn’t a statistical footnote.
On the mound, Jesus Luzardo (LHP #44) arrives with a 7.94 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP that suggests his fastball is still searching for a GPS signal, whereas Shota Imanaga (LHP #18) boasts a tidy 2.45 ERA and a 0.77 WHIP that makes him look like the only guy who actually knows how to control his left‑handed curve. The Phillies are also missing catcher J.T. Realmuto (day‑to‑day) and reliever Max Lazar (15‑day IL), so expect a few extra defensive mishaps. Make your pick or join the debate on StreakChat.