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2:20 pm EDT Sun Jul 4, 2010

A few extra days off didn’t solve Cincinnati Reds rookie Mike Leake’s recent struggles, but another matchup with the Chicago Cubs’ struggling offense could. In search of his first win in nearly a month, Leake will try to beat the Cubs for the second time this season and help the first-place Reds to their fourth consecutive series victory. With his home start against Chicago on April 11, Leake became the first Reds player and 21st overall since the draft began in 1965 to play his first professional game in the majors. He didn’t get a decision in that 3-1 win but allowed only one run and four hits in 6 2-3 innings. Leake went 5-0 with a 2.22 ERA in his first 11 outings, but he’s 0-1 with a 6.85 ERA in four starts since beating Washington on June 5. The Reds gave their the 22-year-old right-hander - who has thrown 95 1-3 innings - seven days of rest before Tuesday night’s game against Philadelphia.

The break didn’t help as Leake gave up a career-worst six runs over six innings in a 9-6, 10-inning loss. He gave up two homers Tuesday and has allowed five in the past four starts after surrendering four through his first 11 outings. Leake will try to bounce back with a third straight quality outing against Chicago. He beat the Cubs on May 9 by giving up three runs and four hits over seven innings in a 5-3 victory. This time, Leake will face a team that’s scored 23 runs its last 12 games while batting .212, including .169 with runners in scoring position. He’ll also look to improve upon his 2-0 record and 1.64 ERA in five road starts. Chicago matched a team record and finished one shy of the NL mark by stranding 17 runners Saturday but won 3-1.