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Monday, August 3rd, 2009 7:10 p.m. est.

Chicago Cubs (55-48) at Cincinnati Reds (45-59)
(R) Randy Wells (7-4) vs. (R) Aaron Harang (5-12)

Chicago's right-hander Randy Wells (7-4, 2.84), is 3-0 with a 3.32 ERA in his last three starts. The Cubs are are 7-1 in Wells' last 8 starts, 4-0 in his last 4 on the road.Cincinnati's right-hander Aaron Harang (5-12, 4.50 ERA), is 0-3 with a 6.30 ERA his last three starts. The Reds have lost Harang's last 4 starts.Go with the Cubs with Randy Wells at the helm against the struggling Reds. Cincinnati has lost six straight, 12 of their last 13 games and right-hander Harang is 0-8 with a 5.56 ERA in his last 12 starts. In addition, they have dropped their last five games at home and five of the last six meetings versus the Cubs.
Chicago Cubs -135