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[Spartacus]

Cardinals & Cubs hook up in NL Central game

The Cubs want to avoid a repeat of last game's result - an 8-6 loss to the Reds - when they host the Cardinals on Friday. They hope Greg Maddux can be the skid-stopper for them.

The Cardinals will counter with Jeff Suppan, who will be making his first start of the season.

Chicago brings a 1-1 overall mark (1-1 in the division) into this game versus a St. Louis team carrying a 3-0 record.

Oddsmakers opened the Cardinals as -117 road favorites.

St. Louis won at Philadelphia against the Phillies last game as 115 favorites, tallying a score of 4-2. The final combined score went under the total.

Dusty Baker's team was busy last game losing to Cincinnati 8-6 as underdogs. The 14 runs sent that game over the total of 10.5.

You can usually count on the Cubs to get men on base as they rank top three in the league with 12.5 hits per game on the season. St. Louis' pitchers need to keep this group in check.
STL: J. Suppan Rhp
CHC: G. Maddux Rhp

 

[Whiskey]

46 large on Cardinals. Hellz yeah!! Sucky sucky Cubs are going DOWN.... again

Whiskey

 

[harmonica]

I feel sorry for the cubs.........well not really.

 

[redguru]

I have to go with Maddux here. He's way past his prime but still pitches solid outings.

 

[Spartacus]

I have to go with Maddux here. He's way past his prime but still pitches solid outings.

my sentiments too
one of the game's top 20 all time
hershiser like

 

[harmonica]

I was betting maddux would have a good day.......I've seen suppan fold also