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Brewers Vs. Cubs Preview: Chicago Hosts Milwaukee On Monday

The Cubs begin a series against Milwaukee on Monday.

MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 20: Justin Germano #41 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the game at Miller Park on August 20, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 20: Justin Germano #41 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the game at Miller Park on August 20, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
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The Chicago Cubs open up a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. The Cubs are in the midst of a lengthy homestand, and they're off to a good start after taking two of three from Colorado over the weekend.

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The Brewers have won five of their last six.

The Cubs are scheduled to start Justin Germano (2-3, 4.54 ERA) on the mound, while the Brewers are expected to go with Marco Estrada (1-5, 4.23). Germano struggled in his last start, which came against Milwaukee on Aug. 20.

Game Date & Time: Monday, Aug. 27, 7:05 p.m. CT

TV: CSN-Chicago

For updates, stay tuned to SB Nation Chicago. For more in-depth coverage of this series, check out Cubs blog Bleed Cubbie Blue and Brewers blog Brew Crew Ball. And for more news and notes from around baseball, visit Baseball Nation.