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We're Off To See The Oswalt: Astros 3, Cubs 0
6-4-2.blogspot.com 9/2/2008 — Not a particularly good game for the Cubs, who haven't been blanked since ... well, since the Astros' Brian Moehler did it on August 4 . Roy Oswalt slaughtered the Cubs, going 8.1 innings of scoreless ball, and while he only managed three strikeouts, ...
August 6, 2008 Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs Play by Play and Box Score - Baseball
baseball-reference.com 9/2/2008 — BATTING Houston Astros AB R H RBI BB SO BA OPS Pit PO A Details K Matsui 2B 4 1 1 0 1 0 .282 .750 17 2 2 2B H Pence RF 3 1 0 0 1 0 .274 .757 11 3 0 L Berkman 1B 4 1 1 1 0 0 .332 1.029 16 8 0 C Lee LF 4 1 1 3 0 0 .304 .904 16 1 0 HR L Hawkins P 0 0 0 0 ...
Blum's HR lifts streaking Astros past Cubs in 11
sports.espn.go.com 9/3/2008 — Visit ESPN.com for the complete story.
Cubs Lose Again; Zambrano Leaves Early
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com 9/3/2008 — The Cubs' problems have gone from bad to worse as Carlos Zambrano's arm has gone from "tired" to iffy. Zambrano left Tuesday night's 9-7, 11-inning loss to Houston after five innings and 86 pitches and "told pitching coach [Larry Rothschild] he wasn't feeling good," according to Lou Piniella.
Cubs rally, but fall in 11th
chicagotribune.com 9/3/2008 — Kerry Wood gave up a two-run homer in the top of the 11th as the Cubs lost 9-7 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Fukudome gets more rest Harden pushed back in rotation, says he's not hurt
Zambrano departs early as Astros nip Cubs in extras
usatoday.com 9/3/2008 — Carlos Zambrano left his start with arm problems after five innings Tuesday, and the Chicago Cubs matched their longest losing ...
Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Tuesday 9/2, 7:05 CT
bleedcubbieblue.com 9/3/2008 — Next Game Houston Astros @ Chicago Cubs Tuesday, Sep 2, 2008, 7:05 PM CDT Wrigley Field Brandon Backe vs Carlos Zambrano --> Clear. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-10 ...
Big Z leaves game with arm soreness | cubs.com: News
chicago.cubs.mlb.com 9/3/2008 — CHICAGO -- Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano will be examined on Wednesday after leaving his start because of soreness in his right arm. Zambrano was pulled after giving up three runs on five hits and three walks over five innings against the Houston ...
Struggling Fukudome given night offMajor League Baseball News 9/3/2008
Kosuke Fukudome did not start Tuesday as the Cubs try to get the outfielder back on track offensively. He likely won't start Wednesday, either, against Astros left-hander Randy Wolf.
Hidden ball appears in Wrigley ivyMajor League Baseball News 9/3/2008
In the sixth innings of the Cubs' game against the Astros on Tuesday, Hunter Pence lined a ball off the center-field wall, but when Jim Edmonds went after it, another ball appeared out of the ivy.
Blum's 11th-inning homer gives Astros winBoston.com -- Baseball News 9/3/2008
Geoff Blum hit a two-run homer off Kerry Wood in the 11th inning to send the Houston Astros to their seventh straight victory, 9-7 over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
Blum homers in 11th as Cubs' skid hits 4 (AP)Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 9/3/2008
Geoff Blum hit a two-run homer off Kerry Wood in the 11th inning to send the Houston Astros to their seventh straight victory, 9-7 over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. The first-place Cubs, who have lost four straight, all at home, remained 4 ...
Yesterday at the Races: Sept. 2Major League Baseball News 9/3/2008
After the Brewers dropped an extra-inning slugfest against the Mets, the Cubs missed a chance to gain ground with an 11-inning loss to the Astros.
Cubs lose fifth straight at homeChicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs :: 9/3/2008
Randy Wolf pitched a six-hitter for his eighth career shutout and Ty Wigginton homered Thursday night as the Houston Astros won their eighth straight with a 4-0 victory over the slumping Chicago Cubs, who've lost a season-high five in a row.