Ace Carlos Zambrano will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs on this day. Righthander Zambrano is 1-0 this season with a 1.50 ERA.
Zambrano's opponent in this one will be David Bush. The Brewers righthander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Brewers scored twice in the ninth inning to come back and edge the Cubs 4-3 in Friday's opener of a three-game series, as +120 underdogs. That game's seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8).
Ryan Braun drove in two runs, while Corey Hart went deep for a solo shot for the Brewers. Carlos Villanueva threw a scoreless ninth for the win.
Koyie Hill belted a two-run home run for the Cubs. Kevin Gregg gave up both runs in the ninth and was tagged with the loss.
Team records:
Chicago: 2-2 SU
Milwaukee: 2-2 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games
Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Next up:
Milwaukee home to Chi Cubs, Sunday, April 12
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