Neither team is swinging the lumber well right now. Cubbies have 14 runs in last 5 games and have played 6 straight unders on the road. Phillies are under in 5 of last 8 at home and scored 3 runs or less in 8 of their last 12 games and have scored 37 total runs in that span. Phils have an ace on the mound who is allowing a .183 average at home. Cubs starter has been really solid also
Harper is in the designated hitter spot Monday in St. Louis due to nagging knee soreness that's worsened since he moved to right field, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports.
Bohm is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Sosa will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Turner is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Realmuto is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Hill (shoulder) will start in right field and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Cardinals.
The Phillies recalled Shugart from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
The Phillies placed Kilian on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a left oblique strain, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Assad tossed a perfect inning of relief Sunday in the Cubs' 10-2 win over the Royals.
Nola (knee) is listed as the Phillies' probable pitcher Thursday against the Twins in the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa.
