Chicago Cubs defeat Philadelphia Phillies 8-7: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 · MLB · Philadelphia Phillies 7, Chicago Cubs 8
The Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 15 runs combined.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Cristopher Sanchez (Philadelphia Phillies): 5.1 innings, 6 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Brandon Marsh (Philadelphia Phillies): 3-for-4, 2 home runs, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Edward Cabrera (Chicago Cubs): 7.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Michael Busch (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-6, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Philadelphia Phillies -1.5.
Did Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went over: 15 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 6.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 9.
Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Philadelphia Phillies 8-17 in the 2026 regular season (5-10 at home, 3-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 5 of 23 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 times and under 10 times, with 1 push. That made it nine straight losses for the Philadelphia Phillies.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 16-9 in the 2026 regular season (11-5 at home, 5-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 11 of 22 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 14 times and under 7 times, with 1 push. That made it nine straight wins for the Chicago Cubs.
What's next for Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Philadelphia Phillies: at the Atlanta Braves on Friday, April 24, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, April 24, 2026.