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Zambrano Pitches Cubs Past Nationals

Lee drives in three runs and Chicago collects its first shutout

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Apr 27, 2008 12:04 AM CDT
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(Newser) – 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 rotation for good on July 1, 2002, his 45 road victories rank second in the major leagues.

The right-hander, who has pitched seven innings in each of his four victories this year, improved to 6-2 lifetime against the Nationals. He had to work out of a jam in the seventh, striking out Ryan Zimmerman with runners on second and third before thrusting his right arm in the air. Michael Wuertz and Jon Lieber eached pitched an inning to complete Chicago's first shutout of the season.

Chicago Cubs' Reed Johnson, left, and Ryan Theriot, right, celebrate after scoring on a double by Derrek Lee in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals.
Chicago Cubs' Reed Johnson, left, and Ryan Theriot, right, celebrate after scoring on a double by Derrek Lee in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Chicago Cubs' Carlos Zambrano delivers to the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a Major League Baseball game, Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Washington, D.C.
Chicago Cubs' Carlos Zambrano delivers to the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a Major League Baseball game, Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Washington, D.C.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Nationals pitch hitter Rob Mackowiak covers his head with a towel after grounding out to end the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs. Chicago Cubs won 7-0.
Washington Nationals pitch hitter Rob Mackowiak covers his head with a towel after grounding out to end the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs. Chicago Cubs won 7-0.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Chicago Cubs celebrate on the field after the ninth inning of a Major League Baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Washington. Chicago won 7-0.
Chicago Cubs celebrate on the field after the ninth inning of a Major League Baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Washington. Chicago won 7-0.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Nationals Lastings Milledge, right, steals second as the ball goes past the glove of Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot. Chicago won 7-0.
Washington Nationals Lastings Milledge, right, steals second as the ball goes past the glove of Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot. Chicago won 7-0.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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