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Worth noting

• Thursday's matchup with the Marlins marks the first game the Cubs play against a team that finished below .500 in 2012 since April 4. Chicago went 4-13 over a 17-game stretch against winning clubs from last season.

David Furones is a contributor to MLB.com.
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