"The Cubs went from losing three of their last four to winning two of three, and they've now scored at least seven runs in each of their last three games."
"While doing a warmup drill with a medicine ball in a tunnel at Citizens Bank Park, righty reliever Ethan Robert dislodged a vent cover on the wall."
"The Cubs called up lefty Ryan Rolison to fill out a bullpen that now has five southpaws, which is a matter of necessity rather than strategy."
"If he can turn that around, the Cubs have a chance to head home with another series win."
The Cubs recently shifted from losing three of four games to winning two of three, scoring at least seven runs in each of their last three games. Despite this offensive surge, they have allowed 17 runs, indicating pitching inconsistencies. Injuries have plagued the team, with reliever Ethan Robert suffering a finger cut during a warmup drill. The Cubs called up Ryan Rolison to address a depleted bullpen, which now consists of five left-handed pitchers. The immediate future looks challenging as injuries persist, but there is hope for a series win against the Phillies.
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