Phillies Clinch First NL East Title Since 2011 with 6-2 Win Over Cubs, Record 93-64

Sep 24, 2024, 01:24 AM

The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the National League East title for the first time since 2011 with a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Key performances included home runs by Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto, and a strong pitching effort by Aaron Nola, who struck out seven batters and went six innings. This was Nola's fifth clinch-game start since 2022. The Phillies secured the division title in front of 42,386 home fans at Citizens Bank Park, improving their record to 93-64. This marks their 12th NL East championship, and they are now poised for a deep postseason run.