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The Diamondbacks were struck with some unwelcome news. Their gold glove second baseman Orlando Hudson could miss up to 10 games with a strained hamstring. Hudson is third on the team in RBI's. The D'backs have struggled on their homestand losing 4 of 6 heading into Thursday's action. Now Arizona hits the road where Dan Haren has struggled. In 2 road starts this season he has given up 8 earned runs in 10 2/3rd's innings. In his last year pitching with the Cardinals, Haren had a start at Wrigley field and it was a forgettable one. Haren gave up 10 earned runs and 10 hits in 3 2/3'rds innings pitched. The Cubs are back home for a 10 game homestand with revenge on their mind. The D'backs knocked the Cubs out of the postseason last year. The crafly lefty Ted Lilly has pitched well in his last 3 starts giving up only 6 earned runs over 19 innings. Fukodome is hitting well at Wrigley sporting a .448 batting average in 16 games at the friendly confines. Take the Cubs at home at +105.