Rising Cubs aim to cut into Reds' NL Central lead

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Rookie left-hander Andrew Abbott is a big reason the Cincinnati Reds sit atop the National League Central.

However, a July surge has the Chicago Cubs within striking distance of the division lead, even amid All-Star right-hander Marcus Stroman's recent struggles.

Riding a 16-inning scoreless stretch, Abbott aims for a third straight victory when the Reds visit Stroman and Cubs