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Thu., September 13 @ 7:05 p.m. CT
TV: CSN
Radio: WGN 720
Chicago Cubs(Steve Trachsel)

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Houston Astros(Woody Williams)

Scouting Report:
Cubs:
Trachsel will be pitching on short rest. In his last start Sunday against the Pirates, he threw 47 pitches over two innings before he was pulled. He also gave up six runs in that brief stint. The Cubs made the switch because they wanted to push Carlos Zambrano back so he would open a series Friday against St. Louis.
Astros:
Williams pitched a solid game against the Mets but was rewarded with nothing more than a loss, having the misfortune of starting opposite Tom Glavine in vintage form. Williams allowed three runs over six innings, but in doing so, matched his career high with 14 losses. He'll look to avoid setting a new personal low against the Cubs, a team he holds a 2.25 ERA against this season.