Chicago Cubs fall 6-2 to Philadelphia Phillies, who win NL East for first time since 2011

Chicago Cubs reliever Caleb Kilian (0-1) took the loss in a bullpen game.

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto homered and Aaron Nola struck out seven to help the Philadelphia Phillies clinch their first NL East title since 2011 with a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.Carlos Estévez retired Michael Busch on a flyball to end it, and the Phillies swarmed each other in excitement on the infield. The Phillie Phanatic stormed the celebration waving a 2024 flag as fans stood and filmed it all.

He walked off to a standing ovation when he was pulled for Matt Strahm.Since 2022, Nola has started seven games in which the Phillies could either clinch a postseason berth, clinch a postseason series or clinch a division title. He has posted a 1.62 ERA with 46 strikeouts against seven walks in those outings.Realmuto hit a two-run shot in the second and Schwarber added a solo homer in the third for a 3-0 lead. Schwarber's 37th of the season gave him 100 RBIs.

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