mlb.mlb.com - 8/26/2008
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Cubs probable pitcher Carlos Zambrano Cubs: Let's see if Zambrano can keep his hitting streak going. He belted his fourth home run of the season in his last start to keep his streak alive at seven games. Big Z also picked up the win against the Reds, giving up one run over seven innings. He was able to slow down his delivery and correct some mechanical flaws that have popped up in the ...
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Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Tuesday 8/26, 6:05 CT
Bleed Cubbie Blue —
... last outing. He's 6-1, 3.47 in 11 career starts at PNC Park, including this May 23 game, which, oddly, had the same score as last night's. Jason Bay used to hit Z real well, but he's with the Red Sox now. The only current Pirate who has homered off Z is Brandon Moss, who did so in that August 3 game, the only run Z allowed that day.
Today's game is on WGN and FSN Pittsburgh, so it should be available nationally via EI. Also see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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Tuesday Night: A Great Night for the Cubs...Except for the Parts That Were Abominable
A Hundred Next Years —
Tuesday's 14-9 Cub win at Pittsburgh may go down as the game that cemented Geovany Soto's selection as 2008 National League Rookie of the Year. Geo had a pair of three-run doubles, a solo homer, and 7 RBI overall. Soto has now hit more home runs than any rookie catcher in Cub history and his batting line, which currently stands at .280 AVG/20 HR/78 RBI, will wind up as one of the best ever by a Cub catcher, rookie or otherwise. Also positive—Kosuke Fukudome's throw from rightfield to nail rookie Brandon Moss on his way to third base; Carlos Zambrano continuing to hit like a sonofagun (eighth consecutive start in which he has driven in a run); Mike Fonenot, who ...
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