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Dodgers Make It 2-0

Rob Quinn — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:18:52 CDT

A Cubs defensive collapse in the 5-run second inning helped the Dodgers to a 10-3 win in Game 2 of their NL series, the Chicago Tribune reports. Sloppy infielding behind Carlo Zambrano tied the division series record for errors. The Cubs—who have never won a playoff game west of...

Zambrano Throws No-Hitter as Cubs Beat Astros 5-0

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:11:53 CDT

Carlos Zambrano pitched the first no-hitter for the Chicago Cubs in 36 years, returning from a recent bout of rotator cuff soreness to shut down the Houston Astros 5-0 tonight in a game relocated because of Hurricane Ike. The storm forced two games of the series to be moved from...

Soriano Homers Twice, Cubbies Beat Pirates

Mike Buss — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:41:02 CDT

Alfonso Soriano homered in his first two at-bats, Geovany Soto and Mark DeRosa also homered and the surging Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4 Friday for their seventh win in eight games. Soriano connected on the first pitch from Tom Gorzelanny for his third leadoff homer in four games...

Zambrano Cruises to 5th Straight

Jesse Andrews — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:38:42 CDT

Carlos Zambrano won his fifth straight decision and Alfonso Soriano homered in a six-run fifth as the Chicago Cubs won their fourth straight, beating the San Diego Padres 12-3. Pitching with an extra day's rest, Zambrano allowed six hits and three runs in seven innings and also chipped in with...

Ward Double Clinches Cubbies' Sweep

Mike Buss — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:09:12 CDT

Pinch-hitter Daryle Ward delivered a two-run double in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied again to beat Arizona 6-4 Sunday after the anticipated showdown between Carlos Zambrano and Randy Johnson got wiped out. Carlos Marmol (1-0) struck out two in a perfect eighth and Kerry Wood pitched the...

Zambrano Baffles Reds

Jesse Andrews — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:17:55 CDT

Carlos Zambrano had his way with Cincinnati's slumping lineup, allowing only three hits in eight innings, and Ronny Cedeno singled home a pair of runs that sent the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory on Tuesday night. The Cubs won for only fourth time in 12 games, a span marked...

Brewers Rally on Braun's Double

Jesse Andrews — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:56:18 CDT

Ryan Braun hit a two-run double off Kerry Wood during Milwaukee's three-run ninth inning and the Brewers rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Thursday. Wood blew his third save in seven chances and wasted a fine performance by Carlos Zambrano, who pitched 6 1-3 innings and helped himself...

Zambrano Pitches Cubs Past Nationals

Mitch Pritchard — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:04:31 CDT

Carlos Zambrano pitched five-hit ball over seven innings, Derrek Lee drove in three runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 7-0 tonight. Zambrano (4-1) walked four and struck out five to improve to 86-56 for his career and help the Cubs snap a two-game skid. Since entering Chicago's...

Cubs Top Mets for 12th Win in 15 Games

Doug Sweeney — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:14:11 CDT

Carlos Zambrano pitched seven strong innings, and Aramis Ramirez and Felix Pie homered Monday night as the surging Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 7-1 for their 12th win in 15 games. Zambrano (3-1) allowed five hits and a run with two walks and four strikeouts. Chicago's ace was...