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The Rundown: Road Woes Played Out, Maddon’s Message May Be Too, Quintana’s Effort Wasted

I’m still steamed about the rally-hindering called third strike on Tony Kemp last night. The pitch by Hector Neris wasn’t even close to the strike zone and I’m not sure Kemp could have reached that ball without crossing the plate had he swung at it anyway.

Phillies fans can consider it a gift, but last night’s 4-2 defeat is compounded because it wasted a remarkable effort by starter José Quintana.

Despite 14 strikeouts from Jose Quintana, the Cubs fell 4-2 in Philadelphia. https://t.co/Oi4I6WxjRo pic.