Ian Happ homered twice, including a two-run shot in the sixth inning that rallied the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Chicago Cubs (41-26, first in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (38-29, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 12:05 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Ben Brown (3-4, 5.37 ERA, 1.43 WHIP,

TODAY IN CUBS HISTORY: Ernie Banks hits three triples in an 8-2 win over the Astros, June 11, 1966, tying a franchise (and MLB) record that had been set by Charlie Hollocher in 1922. Shawon Dunston is the only other Cub with three triples in a game; he did it in 1990. It’s been done 49 times in MLB history (Modern Era).

Brandon Marsh singled home the winning run in the 11th inning after the Phillies used two bunt hits to load the bases and beat the Cubs, 4-3.

For a second consecutive day, Craig Counsell watched the end of the Chicago Cubs game from the visiting manager’s office following an ejection.

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The Chicago Cubs have experienced some issues at third base this season, but it looks like those issues might be solved both now and in the future. After earning the job to begin the season, rookie sensation Matt Shaw was eventually sent back down for about a month with struggles at the plate to begin his big league career.

The Philadelphia Phillies tagged Ben Brown for three runs in the first inning on the way to a 7-2 win Wednesday to take the series over the Chicago Cubs.