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Phillies vs Cubs
/ˈfɪliz vəs kʌbz/ (FIL-eez vus kuhbz)
Definition
1
A matchup or game in Major League Baseball between the Philadelphia Phillies (NL East team) and the Chicago Cubs (NL Central team), often shorthand for their interleague or playoff rivalry.
2
Sports slang referring to the head-to-head competition between these two historic franchises, known for dramatic moments like the 2015 Wild Card game.
Examples
The Phillies vs Cubs series turned into a pitching duel so intense, even the mascots needed oxygen.
Betting on Phillies vs Cubs is like choosing between pineapple and anchovies on pizza—pure chaos either way.
Fans relived the Phillies vs Cubs heartbreak when Schwarber's homer sealed another Cubs comeback.
Philly cheesesteaks vs Chicago deep-dish: the real rivalry behind every Phillies vs Cubs game.