Zambrano Ends Cubs' 7-Game Skid
Oct 16, 2014 2:29 PM
With Carlos Zambrano on the mound, the Cubs snapped their seven-game skid with a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
``It's a tremendous relief,'' Cubs manager Dusty Baker said.
Neifi Perez and Aramis Ramirez homered to back Zambrano's five-hitter. It was his fifth career complete game and first since May 7, 2004.
``It was his (game),'' Baker said. ``I know he threw a lot of pitches but he's strong as an ox. We're going to have to watch him the next start, maybe give him an extra day or something. He wanted it.''
``Like I always say, 130, 140 pitches for me is nothing,'' Zambrano said. ``I work hard and that's why I'm here.''
AP
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