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At 4.56 runs per game and 4.32 RPG allowed, the Phillies are fortunate to own a .576 winning percentage. The Cubs are catching the Phils at an opportune time: Philadelphia has managed just a .599 OPS over its last 11 games. Chicago sports a better defense and a more consistent offense.

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Josh Breen, who was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma last year, will throw out the first pitch at Tuesday's Phillies' game as a part of Strike Out Cancer Night.

Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola, who hasn't pitched since May 14 due to a right ankle sprain, could be out for another month after tests revealed a separate rib injury.

Jesús Luzardo returned to form in a 7-2 win over the Cubs that the team can only hope revived an offense that's been punchless this month.

Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer, Myles Straw and Tyler Heineman each had two hits and three RBIs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Philadelphia 9-1 on Thursday, handing the slumping Phillies their sixth loss in seven games.

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber has had an exciting season in the midst of the team's odd, frustrating campaign. Schwarber began the sea