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The Cubs offense got to Maddux in his last start putting up 4 earned runs and 11 hits in just 4 1/3rd’s innings pitched. The Cubs have been hot winning 8 straight games heading into Tuesday’s action. They overcame a 3-0 lead in game 1 of this 3 game series. Lilly has been a bit inconsistent but has not given up more than 4 earned runs over his last 8 starts. The Cubs lefty keeps the Padres at 4 or less that should be good enough. With the Cubs hot bats and good bullpen Lilly pitches his team in position to win games. The Padres are near the bottom in the Majors in runs scored and batting average. They hit just .217 against left-handed pitching this season. The Cub bats are hot and the Padres are not. Take the Cubs at –110.