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Cubs Top Mets for 12th Win in 15 Games

Zambrano pitches well in victory

By Doug Sweeney, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 21, 2008 11:14 PM CDT

(Newser) – 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... Read full story »

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