Nein! Phillies vs. Cubs series preview

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Jake Arrieta during another unsuccessful startThink the Phillies are having a rough go of it lately? Ten days ago, the Chicago Cubs had just pitched a no-hitter, were nine games over .500 and tied for first place in their division. Now, they’re on a nine-game losing streak, and sit 8.5 games off the division pace. For all the Phillies’ issues, they are an even 5-5 in their last ten games, even if most of those wins have been painful to endure.

Chicago Cubs

Record: 42-42 (Third place in National League Central)

The manager

David Ross is in his second year at the helm of the Cubs after leading them to the NL Central crown in 2020, which earned him a third place finish…