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We have a good pitching matchup on a Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Brewer right-hander Yovani Gallardo began the season on the DL with a knee injury. This is Gallardo's third start this season and his first two starts were brilliant as Yovani gave up only 1 earned run in 14 innings pitched. Brewer batters have been poor in clutch situations as heading into Monday's action they were just 1 for 26 with runners in scoring position. Cub ace Carlos Zambrano has been outstanding surrendering only 3 earned runs over his last 3 starts and pitching through the 7th inning in each one. Gallardo and Zambrano will go deep in this game and playing under 8 ½ runs is the rock solid nuts. Play under 8 ½.