Remembering Wood's masterpiece

 
Tuesday marks the 10th anniversary of Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout game against the Astros. The Cubs' righty and others still have vivid memories of the performance. [link]

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10 years later, Wood's historic game still glows

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Ten years since Wood threw 20 Ks

Monday is the 10th anniversary of Kerry Wood's pitching gem in which he struck out 20 Astros' hitters. Folks around the game still marvel at what Wood, a rookie making his fifth big-league start, did on May 6, 1998.
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When 'Kid K' ruled -- ChicagoSports.com

On a gray, wet day 10 years ago Tuesday, Kerry Wood went from being a promising Cubs rookie to a record-setter, turning in one of the most memorable pitching performances in baseball history By Paul Sullivan | Tribune reporter 11:09 PM CDT, May 5, ...
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MLB.com

Carlos Zambrano Cubs: Zambrano should have gotten the win in his last start against Milwaukee if not for Kerry Wood blowing a 3-1 lead in the ninth. Zambrano helped himself, hitting his 13th career home run, a solo shot. He is now tied with Fergie ...
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JAY PARIS COMMENTARY: Knock on wood: Beavers on way : North County Times - Californian

Sunday, May 4, 2008 11:55 PM PDT The Padres looked like a fish out of water Sunday. It was Groundhog Day all over again, as they stumbled against the Marlins. When will something be done in a season quickly circling the drain? How's this weekend for ...
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