Cubs scouting report

Posted September 10, 2009 11:00 pm

Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field

TV: Channel 9 today and Sunday; Comcast SportsNet Saturday

Radio: WGN 720-AM

Pitching matchups: The Cubs' Rich Harden (9-8) vs. Justin Lehr (4-1) today at 1:20 p.m.; Randy Wells (10-8) vs. Johnny Cueto (9-10) Saturday at 12:05 p.m.; Ted Lilly (11-8) vs. Homer Bailey (5-4) Sunday at 1:20 p.m.

At a glance: The Cubs are 8-4 against the Reds, 4-2 at Wrigley Field. Heading into Thursday, Reds pitchers were 12-5 with a 3.28 ERA over their last 17 games. Outfielder Jay Bruce (wrist) is on a rehab assignment. Brandon Phillips is 2-for-22 against Lilly. The Cubs' Derrek Lee is 8-for-22 with 2 doubles vs. Cueto. The Reds entered Thursday 15th in OBP and 15th in runs scored; the Cubs were 10th in each category.

Next: Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field, Monday-Thursday

- Bruce Miles

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