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The early going continues to be a bumpy ride for the Cubs’ bullpen.
Starting pitcher Jameson Taillon was spectacular Sunday, allowing one run in seven innings. But the relief corps had a problem finding the strike zone, walking five Phillies in a 3-1, 10-inning loss.
Porter Hodge and Ryan Pressly each walked a batter in their respective scoreless innings. But it was Julian Merryweather issuing three free passes in the 10th that proved to be the difference.