PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto went deep. Phillies fans went wild. And pitcher Aaron Nola provided a taste of just how great it would feel for the franchise if Philly went all the way.
The Philadelphia Phillies won the National League (NL) East for the first time since 2011, clinching the division title with a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday (Tuesday in Manila).
REACHING OUT Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott cannot reach a single by Chicago Cubs’ Mike Tauchman during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sept. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia. AP PHOTO