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Simon tied a career high with eight innings pitched vs. the Rays on Saturday. His only mistake was a hanging split-fingered fastball to James Loney, which was hit for a second-inning homer in a 1-0 loss.
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The Cubs finally scored some runs for Samardzija, who did not get any support in the first 20 innings this season. He will be starting on extended rest because of off-days.
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Cingrani gave up only two runs over 6 1/3 on Sunday vs. the Rays but had to escape some jams. "He was able to make pitches when he needed to, which was important. He was able to get outs with runners in scoring position," catcher Devin Mesoraco said.
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Jackson was hit hard in his last two outings, allowing eight hits and four runs in six innings in a loss to the Cardinals after yielding six runs on nine hits in 4 2/3 against the Pirates. He has a 6.19 ERA in 16 innings, with 14 strikeouts.
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In three starts, Bailey has blown four leads already and has been unable to get beyond five innings. He allowed four homers during a no-decision to the Pirates Monday. The bright side? There were no walks and nine strikeouts.
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Villanueva lasted just three innings in his last start against the Cardinals. The right-hander threw 70 pitches in his abbreviated outing. So far, Villanueva has given up 10 earned runs on 16 hits and no walks over eight innings in his two starts.
