[bears9]

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After losing two out of three to the Cardinals, the Cubs will look to stay around the top of the NL Central as they head to Cincinnati to face the struggling Reds. The Cubs are 18-13, in second place, 1.5 games back of the division leading Cards, the Reds are 12-20, in last place in the Central, and 8 games back of the Cards.

Game 1: Monday May 5, 7 PM Eastern (CHC) Ryan Dempster (4-0) vs. (CIN) Johny Cueto (1-3)
Game 2: Tuesday May 6, 7 PM Eastern (CHC) Carlos Zambrano (4-1) vs. (CIN) Aaron Harang (1-4)
Game 3: Wednesday May 3, 12:30 PM Eastern (CHC) Jon Lieber (2-1) vs. (CIN) Edinson Volquez (4-1)

[Bryan88]

The Reds are what the doctor ordered for the Cubs after a tough few weeks, hopefully we play like we are capable and get a sweep.

[bears9]

The Reds took game 1 5-3, Game 2 is about to begin

[bears9]

Cubs take game 2, Big Z shuts um down for 8, Wood closes it out. Cubs win 3-0.