Defense, starting pitching among Phillies' concerns as skid reaches 7 after loss to Cubs

CHICAGO — Everything looked the same in the hours before first pitch. The atmosphere in the clubhouse was steady, string covers of Taylor Swift and “Somewhere Only We Know” spilling through the room as players went through their pregame routines. Then the Philadelphia Phillies took swings during batting practice, sending balls toward the ivy at Wrigley Field. Players dotted the outfield and shagged balls. The support staff watched on.Advertisement