Search for consistency a focal point for Morgan

CHICAGO — Left-hander Adam Morgan made his first career start at Wrigley Field on Friday, facing a Cubs lineup with the third-most runs scored in baseball.

The Cubs welcomed Morgan accordingly, homering off him three times in a 6-2 Chicago victory as Morgan continued his up-and-down season.

“He’s one good start, one bad start,” Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said. “One good start, one bad start … At this level, you have to be more consistent to be successful, and he’s capable of doing it. He just has to do it.”

Morgan gave up six earned runs on eight hits and a walk in four-plus innings. He moved to 1-3 in six starts with a 6.67 ERA. His fastball velocity was down from his previous 92-mph average this season, instead hanging around 89-91, and he didn’t command his usually good changeup.

The result was the three homers, one more than Morgan had allowed in 25 2/3 innings entering play.

In the fourth inning, Morgan hung a 1-2 slider to Jorge Soler. The Cubs outfielder banged it off the …

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