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Milwaukee Brewers (24-17 Sammy Sosa Jersey , second in the NL Central) vs. unday, 7 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Jhoulys Chacin (3-3, 5.03 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 29 strikeouts) Cubs: Jon Lester (3-1, 1.41 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)Article continues below ...BOTTOM LINE: The Cubs are 7-4 against teams from the NL Central. Chicago has slugged .451, good for third in the National League. Willson Contreras leads the team with a .640 slugging percentage Joe Maddon Jersey , including 16 extra-base hits and 10 home runs.The Brewers are 11-7 against teams from the NL Central. Milwaukee has hit 67 home runs this season, fourth in the National League. Christian Yelich leads them with 16, averaging one every 7.9 at-bats.TOP PERFORMERS: Javier Baez leads the Cubs with 11 home runs and is slugging .620. Kris Bryant is 9-for-32 with a double, a triple, four home runs and 11 RBIs over the last 10 games for Chicago.Yelich leads the Brewers with 16 home runs and has 37 RBIs. Ryan Braun is 13-for-30 with two doubles, three home runs and seven RBIs over the last 10 games for Milwaukee.LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 8-2, .242 batting average, 2.30 ERA, outscored opponents by 24 runsBrewers: 7-3, .229 batting average Willson Contreras Jersey , 2.85 ERA, outscored opponents by 10 runsCubs Injuries: Allen Webster: 10-day IL (nerve inflammation), Pedro Strop: 10-day IL (hamstring), Brandon Morrow: 60-day IL (elbow), Kendall Graveman: 60-day IL (elbow), Tony Barnette: 60-day IL (shoulder), Daniel Descalso: day-to-day (ankle), Victor Caratini: 10-day IL (hand).Brewers Injuries: Bobby Wahl: 60-day IL (knee), Brent Suter: 60-day IL (elbow), Jimmy Nelson: 10-day IL (shoulder) http://www.chicagocubsteamshop.com/authentic-david-ross-jersey , Corey Knebel: 60-day IL (elbow), Chase Anderson: 10-day IL (finger), Ryan Braun: day-to-day (hamstring). BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Corey Dickerson came to the Pittsburgh Pirates with the reputation of being a good hitter and poor defender.The starting designated hitter for the AL in the 2017 All-Star Game while with Tampa Bay, Dickerson was used in the outfield in only 93 games last year.Traded to the Pirates, he committed one error in 266 total chances last year and won a Gold Glove award for his play in left field.“People don’t know the hundreds of hours I put in during the offseason, working on my defense,” Dickerson said at Pirates’ training camp. “I work on weaknesses and my strengths. It’s important mentally to know I can go out there and perform. I knew I could do it and take it to the next level. As the year went on, my confidence just grew and grew. It’s about growing and continuing to get better. If you’re not, you may as well hang them up. I’m always trying to get better.”Dickerson made a great first impression in Pittsburgh last season.“He showed us he’s a motivated man Kyle Hendricks Jersey ,” manager Clint Hurdle said.Dickerson not only wanted to play better defense but also improve his batting average. He hit a career-best .300 though his home runs dropped to 13 from a career-high 27 in 2017.He started spring training 7 for 11 (.636) with a double and a triple.“I pride myself on taking care of business and playing the game the right way,” Dickerson said. “No matter what happens or who you play for, the performance just kind of takes care of itself. I just concern myself with my work ethic and my camaraderie with my teammates. It’s important to get along with those guys. As far as success, I never really worry about it. Results take care of itself.”Dickerson turns 30 in May and is eligible for free agency after the season. He has an $8.5 million salary this year and could be too pricey for the Pirates to retain.“It’s great to be part of this family,” Dickerson said. “It’s a great environment. I love it here. I’d like to stay.”NOTES: RHPs Jesus Liranzo and Aaron Slegers were optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis along with SS Cole Tucker and OF Jason Martin while RHP Alex McRae was reassigned to minor league camp. … RHP Jameson Taillon made his first start of the exhibition season Tuesday after pitching in simulated games so far this spring. He gave up three runs in four innings to the Minnesota Twins. Taillon is scheduled to start the opener March 28 at Cincinnati.