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The Cubs bats exploded by scoring 33 runs in three games at the end of last week and moved into first place in the NL Central in the process. The Cubs have gotten good starting pitching from 4 of their 5 pitchers in their rotation. Jason Marquis has pitched well giving up only 3 earned runs over 11 innings pitched in his last 2 starts. Marquis has pitched well against the Rockies sporting an ERA of 3.43 in his last 6 starts against Colorado. The Rockies bullpen has struggled since their outstanding performance in their 22-inning marathon victory over a week ago. Heading into Tuesday's action the Rockies pen has allowed 9 runs in their last 12 1/3rd inning's pitched and all star reliever Brian Fuentes has 2 blown saves in that span. Aaron Cook has pitched well for the Rockies this season but this game will come down to the late innings and it's the Cubs for me in this one. Behind the Rockies shaky recent bullpen form and the Cubs offense, I am on Chicago +110 here.