Schwarber and Realmuto Homer as Phillies Top Cubs 6-2 to Clinch 1st NL East Title Since 2011

Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Nola pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Philadelphia, on Sept. 23, 2024.Matt Slocum/AP Photo

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.