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Cubs scouting report at Milwaukee

Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park

TV: WGN Friday and Sunday: FOX Saturday

Radio: WGN 720-AM

Pitching matchups: The Cubs' Matt Garza (2-1) vs. Randy Wolf (2-3) Friday at 7:10 p.m.; Chris Volstad (0-4) vs. Shaun Marcum (1-1) Saturday at 12:05 p.m.; Jeff Samardzija (4-1) vs. Marco Estrada (0-2) Sunday at 1:10 p.m.

At a glance: This should be a fun weekend as Cubs manager Dale Sveum returns to Milwaukee, where he played, coached and served as interim manager for the Brewers. The Cubs also renew acquaintances with third baseman Aramis Ramirez, whom they saw last month when the Brewers visited Wrigley Field.

The Brewers have three players out for the season with injuries: pitcher Chris Narveson and infielders Alex Gonzalez and Mat Gamel. Milwaukee won three of four last month at Wrigley. Garza salvaged the final game of the series. He comes back from an illness; he has not pitched since April 29.

Ryan Braun leads the Brewers in all the key offensive categories, as he has a line of .313/.363/.670 with 10 homers and 21 RBI.

Next: St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium: Monday-Tuesday

— Bruce Miles

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