MLB roundup: Phillies escape 7-run hole, beat Cubs by 9

Bryce Harper belted a three-run homer to highlight his three-hit performance as the host Philadelphia Phillies overcame a seven-run deficit for a 17-8 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.

Harper also ripped a go-ahead double in the sixth inning off Manuel Rodriguez (3-3) as the Phillies erased a seven-run deficit for the second time this season. Jean Segura (three hits) and Odubel Herrera each had three RBIs for Ph