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Zambrano Baffles Reds

Cubs ace goes eight in 3-0 gem

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted May 6, 2008 10:17 PM CDT

(Newser) – 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... Read full story »

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