Phils take 3 of 4 from Cubs – on Brad Miller’s big night

The Phillies went into Chicago and managed to do very well over a 4-game series to take 3 of 4 games from the reeling Cubs. The Chicago Cubs, who just a few short weeks ago were up near the top of the NL Central, took the elevator down in a 15 day free fall that saw them 11-games over .500 when they were 38-27 on June 13th to today after the Phillies series and after the Cubs snapped a nasty 11-game losing streak on Wednesday night vs the Phils, they stand at 43-45. That is an unbelievable turn for the Cubs. Cubs manager David Ross didn’t look happy on the Press interview after the game:

The Phillies, meanwhile, stand at 42-43 on the year as they battle back to .500 after last having a winning record on May 19th, since then they have been under .500 and got back up to that mark several times, but can’t seem to get back to a winning record.

The team traveled to Boston after the game with the Cubs last night, and will face the Red Sox in a 3-game series over the weekend and then go for a break because of the All-Star game. The Phillies seem to be on a good momentum and the All-Star Break will now cool this team off.

Brad Miller had a night that won’t easily be duplicated, his parents were in attendance at Wrigley Field to see his momentous night, where he hit 3 HR and drove in 5 RBI. That’s the kind of games we are looking to Bryce Harper to have, but so far this year, he is been about average to above average in his role as the Phillies highest paid superstar. That’s one reason he won’t be at the All Star Game this year.

Figuring out this Phillies team and what they will do each night is no easy task. Is this a team that can still contend? Bettors that try to play the Phillies, and especially since knowing that Pennsylvania has a wide selection of PA sports betting options, From being one of the earliest states to embrace a regulated market, fans have a wide array of apps and promotions to get started.

Fans may well find out in the period after the All-Star Game how the Phils will battle then. The race till the end of the season will be on, and we’ll see if the Phils make some tweaks to make it interesting for their fans who are counting on them to do better.

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