Kyle Gibson looks to break career-long curse vs. Cubs

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In 12 major league seasons, St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Kyle Gibson has yet to solve the Chicago Cubs.

Gibson has four losses in four career starts against Chicago, a skid he will try to break on Friday afternoon when St. Louis opens a three-game series with the host Cubs.

Chicago has gotten to Gibson (4-2, 3.76 ERA) for 15 runs on 20 hits in 20 1/3 inn