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Found August 17, 2008 on Another Cubs Blog:
PLAYERS: Ryan Dempster,  Aramis Ramirez
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs,  Miami Marlins

B-REF PREVIEW | GAMEDAY | WEATHER | ACB CHAT ROOM Chris Volstad vs. Cubs hitters: 6-23, HR, 2 BB, 6 K Ryan Dempster vs. Marlins hitters: 20-66, 2 HR, 13 BB, 11 K When and Where: 12:10 on WGN Volstad has faced the Cubs one time in his short career. He pitched 6 innings allowed 6 hits and 2 runs at Wrigley Field last month. Aramis Ramirez took him deep. Dempster has had his issues with these Marlins hitters, but the wind is blowing straight in at 10 mph, though I doubt it affects the ball that much in that park. Last month at Wrigley Field Dempster got a no decision against these Marlins. He pitched 6 innings, allowed only 2 hits and 1 run (earned), while striking out 6, but did walk 6 Marlins batters that game.
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