Phillies End Five-Game Skid with 10-4 Win over Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies snapped their five-game losing streak with a decisive 10-4 win over the Chicago Cubs, thanks to a strong six-inning outing from left-hander Jesús Luzardo, who allowed only two unearned runs and three hits. Luzardo, who joined the Phillies in the offseason, has now allowed two runs or fewer in five of his six starts, providing needed stability for a pitching staff that has faced recent injuries. The Phillies' offense, which had struggled during the skid, broke out with a six-run fourth inning, highlighted by RBI hits from Max Kepler, Bryson Stott, and a two-run double from Bryce Harper. Kyle Schwarber and Kepler also contributed with two RBIs each, and Kepler added a solo home run in the seventh. For the Cubs, Seiya Suzuki drove in three runs, but the team left 10 runners on base, missing chances to counter Philadelphia’s offensive surge. The Phillies improved to 11-12 for April, looking to build momentum after a challenging stretch.