Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Live Streaming

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2:20 pm EDT Fri Aug 6, 2010

The NL Central-leading Cincinnati Reds have had no trouble winning series lately, but are still seeking a lengthy winning streak. Manager Dusty Baker feels his team is on the verge of putting one together, and Cincinnati appears to have a decent chance to do so in a series against the Chicago Cubs. The Reds look to beat the Cubs for the sixth time in seven games in Friday’s opener at Wrigley Field. Cincinnati arrives in Chicago with a one-half game lead over St. Louis. The Reds, who host the Cardinals for three games beginning Monday, are in this position thanks to their consistency. With a 9-4 victory over Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Cincinnati won for the sixth time in eight games and moved to 10-1-1 in its last 12 series.

Drew Stubbs and Jonny Gomes have led that charge, with Stubbs driving in 14 runs and Gomes knocking in 12. All-Stars Joey Votto and Brandon Phillips each have three homers against the Cubs. Votto doubled twice Wednesday, raising his league-leading average to .324 after a sore right wrist kept him out of the lineup for two games. Votto has more homers and RBIs against Chicago than any other opponent, but is 2 for 12 with a home run and six strikeouts lifetime against scheduled starter Tom Gorzelanny. The Reds counter with Bronson Arroyo, who allowed two unearned runs and four hits in seven innings of a 5-2 win over Atlanta on Sunday. The right-hander has gone 3-1 with a 1.89 ERA in his last five road starts - a stretch that includes a 12-0 win at Wrigley Field on July 2, when he gave up two hits in six innings.