Cubs seek season sweep of skidding Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies aren't making things easy in their quest to reach the postseason for the first time since 2011.

Their continued struggles against the Chicago Cubs haven't helped matters.

Looking to avoid being swept in the six-game season series with the Cubs, the visiting Phillies hope to snap their four-game overall losing streak on Thursday.

Philadelphia (83-71) won five straight from Sept. 9-14 but is 3-9