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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 13–7 on April 13 at Citizens Bank Park, with the home team's offense overwhelming a Cubs pitching staff that surrendered 15 hits and 12 earned runs. Philadelphia's lineup produced 15 hits with 2 home runs and 12 RBIs despite posting a modest .233 batting average and .702 OPS, capitalizing on early opportunities to build a commanding lead. Chicago managed only 11 hits and struck out 12 times while generating just 5 RBIs, with their pitchers unable to contain the Phillies' attack despite striking out 5 batters. The Cubs' bullpen was particularly vulnerable, allowing Philadelphia to score in multiple innings and overcome three defensive errors by the hosts. The Phillies' pitching staff struck out 12 Cubs hitters and posted a 4.34 ERA, sufficient to preserve the six-run victory despite the sloppy fielding. This offensive explosion by Philadelphia suggests the team's lineup is capable of producing runs in bunches early in the season, a positive sign for sustained run production going forward.