Phillies Make Alec Bohm Decision Before Cubs Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Ian Happ homered twice, including a two-run shot in the sixth inning that rallied the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Jesus Luzardo allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting Chicago Cubs 7-2 on Wednesday in the rubber game of a three-game set.

The Philadelphia Phillies shook up their bullpen ahead of the series finale against the Chicago Cubs, calling up Michael Mercado and designating Carlos Hernandez for assignment.

The Philadelphia Phillies are back at Citizens Bank Park early Friday looking to salvage a series win and right the ship in the finale against the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago evened the series up 1-1 yesterday with an 8-4 victory to send Philadelphia back into the loss column. The Phillies have lost 10 of the last 12 games, 6 of the past 7 and three straight when Luzardo pitches. The Cubs are 2-3 in the previous five games.

The Phillies wrap up their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs with Jesus Luzardo coming off two dreadful starts

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the position players' performance has helped clarify the team's path.

For a second consecutive day, Craig Counsell watched the end of the game from the visiting manager’s office following an ejection.