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PHILADELPHIA — The Cubs dropped below the Cardinals in the National League Central standings Sunday, ending a 10-day road trip with a sputter.
“Realistically, we’ve just got to be better,” shortstop Dansby Swanson said after the Cubs’ 2-1 loss to the Phillies. “If you want to compete in this league consistently, you’ve got to play well, and you’ve got to prepare well. You’ve got to take the field every day and give it your best effort whether you’re feeling good or bad or indifferent.