Randy Wells is coming off another horrible outing and while he had two good outings against the Padres (August 17) and Reds (August 7), Wells has not posted a win since July 23. The Cubs are 0-6 in his last six starts.

Wells served up three homers to the Braves, his second three-longball game in two outings. Wells walked four and more than struggled with his command. Wells is 0-4 in his last five starts with a 6.52 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP.

Wells is in the worst stretch of his short career and must figure out a way to finish the year on a positive note. While Tom Gorzelanny has earned a spot in the rotation for 2011, Wells' has not earned anything but a tryout in Spring Training.

Tonight will be Wells' third start of the year against the Reds. He is 1-1 in the first two with a 2.45 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP ... for his career, 3-1 in six starts with a 2.58 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP.

Reds Career Numbers against Randy Wells

• Bronson Arroyo - 1-for-2
• Jay Bruce - 1-for-7 with a double
• Miguel Cairo - 0-for-1
• Jonny Gomes - 2-for-11 with a walk
• Ryan Hanigan - 4-for-8 with a walk
• Chris Heisey - 1-for-3 with a walk
• Ramon Hernandez - 3-for-9
• Paul Janish - 0-for-7 with a walk
• Brandon Phillips - 5-for-17 with 2 walks
• Scott Rolen - 2-for-8 with a double and a walk
• Drew Stubbs - 3-for-6 with a double and a home run
• Joey Votto - 2-for-14 with a walk

Bronson Arroyo has owned the Chicago Cubs since he was traded back to the National League prior to the 2006 season. From shutout after shutout to hitting home runs off Glendon Rusch, the Cubs always bring out the best in Bronson Arroyo.

Arroyo has been very impressive this season and is coming off back-to-back wins against the Dodgers and D'Backs. Arroyo held Ryan Theriot and company to two runs on seven hits in seven innings.

Arroyo is 3-1 in his last four starts with a 2.73 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP ... and is 5-3 in eight starts after the break with a 3.33 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP.

The Cubs have already lost twice to Arroyo in two games this season ... without scoring a run. Arroyo has not allowed a run in 13 innings to the Cubs with 10 strikeouts, three walks and only seven hits allowed. Just dominant ...

Cubs Career Numbers against Bronson Arroyo

• Jeff Baker - 0-for-1
• Marlon Byrd - 5-for-13 with a double and a home run
• Starlin Castro - 0-for-5
• Tyler Colvin - 0-for-6
• Blake DeWitt - 5-for-13 with a double
• Kosuke Fukudome - 1-for-16 with a walk
• Koyie Hill - 1-for-5 with a double and a walk
• Micah Hoffpauir - 0-for-1
• Xavier Nady - 6-for-21 with a double and a home run
• Aramis Ramirez - 9-for-42 with a double, a home run and 4 walks
• Alfonso Soriano - 8-for-42 with 5 doubles, a home run and 2 walks
• Geovany Soto - 2-for-9 with 3 walks
• Randy Wells - 1-for-2

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