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PHILADELPHIA – Even a gem from Justin Steele couldn’t cure the Cubs’ woes.
In the Cubs’ 2-1 loss to the Phillies Sunday, Stele threw six shutout innings for his eighth quality start of the season.
“He threw the ball well, all we get asked for,” manager David Ross said. “Just couldn’t get much going offensively.”
The Cubs managed just three hits, including a home run from Christopher Morel. And on the rare occasion that they did put men on base, they didn’t capitalize. For the first time this season, the Cubs were picked off at first base twice.