CUBS POSTCAST: Ben Brown STRUGGLES with his command the Chicago Cubs drop series to the Phillies

Ben Brown battles command in Cubs' 7-2 loss to Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — Even as right-hander Ben Brown struggled with command from the onset of his start against the Phillies on Wednesday, the Cubs needed him to cover innings.In the Cubs’ 7-2 loss Wednesday, he at least delivered 5⅔ innings. But it was a slog most of the way through, as he allowed eight hits and six runs.“Obviously I wasn't where I wanted to be today,” Brown said, “but still grinded through some really hard stuff.”As the Cubs’ startin…

CUBS POSTCAST: Ben Brown STRUGGLES with his command the Chicago Cubs drop series to the Phillies

Ben Brown struggles with his command and the Chicago Cubs lose 7-2 and drop their series to the Philadelphia Phillies

Ben Brown battles command in Cubs’ 7-2 loss to Phillies – Usa news

PHILADELPHIA — Even as right-hander Ben Brown struggled with command from the onset of his start Wednesday against the Phillies, the Cubs needed him to cover innings. In the Cubs’ 7-2 loss, he at least delivered 5⅔ innings. But it was a slog most of the way, as he allowed six runs and eight hits. “Obviously I wasn’t where I wanted to be today,” Brown said, “but still grinded through some really hard stuff.” As the Cubs’ starting pitching depth h…

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