It’s one thing for Phillies officials to say they think longtime starter Taijuan Walker can help solidify a shorthanded group of relievers. But there’s only one way to know for sure. So, when the bullpen door opened before the sixth inning Tuesday night,

Ian Happ homered twice, including a two-run shot in the sixth inning that rallied the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Mick Abel left the ball up in the zone in his four innings and the Cubs' dynamic offense pounded the Phillies' scuffling bullpen in an 8-4 loss.

Our Cubs vs. Phillies predictions and MLB picks are eyeing the Over in this Wednesday, June 11 matinee. Over the last 15 days, the Philadelphia Phillies ' pitching staff has posted a bloated 5.14 ERA, as they’ve surrendered at least five runs in their last seven losses.

The Chicago Cubs visit the Philadelphia Phillies for the Wednesday finale of a 3-game series at Citizens Bank Park.