PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies needed this.
Following a flat performance on Friday, it didn’t take long for them to bounce back, scoring six runs in the first inning, contributing to their 12-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs, and breaking their five-game losing skid.
However, it started from a commanding start from Aaron Nola, who went 1-2-3 and had two strikeouts on eight pitches in the first inning.