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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

(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... Read full story »

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