Cubs' Javier Assad aims for repeat performance vs. Braves

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Chicago Cubs right-hander Javier Assad will try to duplicate his most recent outing against the Atlanta Braves when the teams open a three-game series on Tuesday night in Chicago.

Assad (4-0, 1.49 ERA) pitched six scoreless innings against the Braves on Wednesday and matched his season high withseven strikeouts. He will be opposed Tuesday by Atlanta veteran right-hander Charli