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Cubs look for fresh start against Reds

Apr 14, 2007 - 1:46 PM Cincinnati (6-4) at Chicago Cubs (3-6), 1:05 pm EDT

CHICAGO (Ticker) -- The Chicago Cubs look to put Friday's game behind them when they host the Cincinnati Reds.

The Reds rallied from five runs down yesterday, handing the Cubs a 6-5 defeat to keep the Cubs winless (0-3) at Wrigley Field this season.

The Cubs will try to get that elusive first home win and end a four-game skid behind starter Rich Hill (1-0, 1.29 ERA). Hill was excellent in his first start of the year, holding the Milwaukee Brewers hitless through five innings. His only hit allowed in seven innings was Corey Hart's home run to lead off the sixth inning.

The Reds, who are seeking their third win in a row, send Bronson Arroyo, (0-1, 3.86) to the mound. Arroyo also was strong in his last start, allowing two earned runs and four hits in seven innings. However, Arroyo did not get a decision as the Reds lost, 3-2.

Adam Dunn has been the Reds most productive hitter through 10 games. The lefthanded hitting slugger is batting .333 (13-for-39) with four home runs and eight RBI.

Chicago first baseman Derrek Lee has hit in all nine games to start the season. Aramis Ramirez is day-to-day with tendinitis in his right wrist and is not expected to see any action.