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It's time to hit the road.

The Cubs head east for a seven-game road trip to Philadelphia and New York, beginning Friday night at Philly's Citizens Bank Park. Rich Hill will open the trip against Philly left-hander Cole Hamels.

In his career, Hill has kept Philly slugger Ryan Howard in check (he's 0-for-3). But Jimmy Rollins is 2-for-3, including a home run and a double.

Hill has fared well on the road, going 2-0 with a 1.23 ERA away from Wrigley Field this season. Hill ranks fourth in the National League in ERA, behind teammate Jason Marquis (1.70 ERA). What's also impressive is teammate Ted Lilly is 14th at 2.78.

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