Justin Verlander, Astros aim to slow quick-starting Cubs

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The Chicago Cubs teed off on the struggling Houston Astros in the first inning each of the past two nights.

The Cubs will try to continue causing early damage Thursday afternoon when they aim for a sweep of the visiting Astros in the finale of a three-game series.

In the Cubs' 7-2 win on Tuesday, Cody Bellinger and Mike Tauchman combined for 798 feet of home runs in the first