The Chicago Cubs (40-26) head to Citizens Bank Park to face the Philadelphia Phillies (38-28) in the second game of their three-game National League showdown on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The Phillies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-3 walk-off win in Game 1, while the Cubs look to bounce back and reclaim momentum in the NL Central race.
Game Details
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA)
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Marquee Sports Network
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Chicago Cubs (40-26)
- Last Game: Lost 4-3 to the Phillies in extra innings
- Key Players:
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF): Batting .265 with 17 home runs and 55 RBI, ranking top 10 in MLB in both categories
- Nico Hoerner (2B): Team-leading .281 batting average, with elite contact skills
- Colin Rea (SP): Expected starter with a 4-2 record and 3.59 ERA, coming off 5.1 scoreless innings vs. Washington
- Strengths: Power hitting, top-five slugging percentage (.441), strong road record (20-15)
- Weaknesses: Inconsistent bullpen, recent offensive dip
Philadelphia Phillies (38-28)
- Last Game: Won 4-3 in walk-off fashion vs. Cubs
- Key Players:
- Kyle Schwarber (DH): Batting .250 with 20 home runs and 46 RBI, ranking 4th in MLB in homers
- Trea Turner (SS): Team-best .299 batting average, with elite speed and defense
- Mick Abel (SP): Rookie right-hander with a 1-0 record and 0.82 ERA through two starts
- Strengths: Home-field advantage (20-12 at home), strong lineup vs. right-handed pitching (29-16 record)
- Weaknesses: Recent slump (2-9 in last 11 games), bullpen volatility
Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights
- Head-to-Head: Phillies lead the season series 1-0
- Game Strategy:
- Cubs: Rea must limit early damage and let the offense capitalize on Abel’s inexperience
- Phillies: Abel needs to continue his strong form and keep the Cubs’ power bats in check
Game Odds
Chicago Cubs – 112
Philadelphia Phillies 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 9, 2025
