This was supposed to be the easy part of the Cubs' schedule.
It was assumed that the lowly Philadelphia Phillies, owners of the worst record in baseball, were going to be a welcome sign, but after this weekend's series the Cubs (51-46) couldn't be more pleased to see them leave town.
Less than 24 hours after getting no-hit by Cole Hamels the Cubs were throttled, 11-5, in front of 41, 123 at Wrigley Field Sunday afternoon as the Phillies continued their scorching play since the All-Star break by completing a three-game sweep.
The Phillies (37-63) carried over the momentum from Hamels' no-hitter from the get-go.