Max Kepler’s bases-loaded single — the textbook definition of a bloop — drove in the game’s first run and continued a string of four consecutive singles in a 10-4 victory that sent the Phillies’ losing streak over and out.

Schwarber and Bryce Harper both drove in a pair of runs with two outs. Despite it being against their M.O., only one run was scored on a homer hit by Max Kepler. The other nine came around on balls that stayed below Wrigley Field's ivy walls.

The Phillies (-114 on the moneyline) and the Cubs (-105) will play in an expected close contest. The scheduled starters are Aaron Nola (0-5) for the Philadelphia Phillies, and Jameson Taillon (1-1) for the Chicago Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs will try to earn the series win when they battle the Philadelphia Phillies in the second of a three-game series on Saturday. Chicago posted a 4-0 victory on Friday. The Phillies (13-13),