Filed under: Chicago Cubs game threads First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Phillies, Thursday 8/8, 12:05 CT By Al Yellon@bleedcubbieblue Aug 8, 2013, 12:00pm CDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share this on Reddit Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Phillies, Thursday 8/8, 12:05 CT Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports Go get 'em, Jeff. In This Stream Cubs vs. Phillies Thursday Game Threads Phillies 12, Cubs 1: Do-It-Yourself Recap First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Phillies, Thu 8/8 Cubs vs. Phillies Preview, Thursday 8/8, 12:05 CT View all 6 stories More From Bleed Cubbie Blue Today in 1984 Cubs history: The Gary Matthews/Bob Dernier trade changed everything 2024 Major League Baseball predictions Cardinals 7, Cubs 2: And now, for real Cubs finalize Opening Day roster Outside The Confines: Play Ball! A few thoughts about Shohei Ohtani’s news conference