Zambrano Wins, Flies To Venezuela

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Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano struck out eight en route to a win over the Nationals and then flew home to Venezuela to be with his sick nephew.

"I was thinking about him in the first inning. I was thinking about the situation," said Zambrano.

"Every pitch I was throwing in the first inning, I was saying, 'This is for you. Don't give up. ... Pitch this game for him.' "

Zambrano is expected to return to the Cubs on Saturday.

His 11-year-old nephew is hospitalized in Venezuela with a serious infection.

Via ESPN

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