The Cubs pulled off another late comeback, this time against the Phillies, with a walk-off win in the bottom of the ninth. It started with a leadoff walk, followed by Anthony Rizzo working a two-strike count and poking a high pitch into right field to put runners in scoring position. Fans in the stands reacted fast, with some Cubs supporters scrambling for better seats as momentum shifted. Security briefly stepped in when someone tried sneaking into the front row, but the fan was gone before it made a difference. Willson Contreras then popped out, and Bryce Harper made the catch with his hat flying off.
The Phillies made a strategic move by walking Jason Heyward to set up a force at every base. It almost worked, but the pitcher floated the toss home way too slowly. Chris Bryant scored easily, tying the game without even sliding. Then came the winning hit. Pinch-hitter Habib sliced the first pitch he saw down the right-field line. Rizzo crossed the plate, and the Cubs walked it off for what’s believed to be their fifth such win in two weeks. The celebration was loud but not over the top. Rizzo whipped his helmet, players handed out hugs, and the Gatorade shower was underwhelming—barely grazing the head. Still, another dramatic win keeps the Cubs’ hot streak alive.