By Justin Albers
basketballss132002@yahoo.com
INDIANAPOLIS- Carlos Zambrano picked up right where he left off 2 starts ago when he had won 9 games in a row. Zambrano went 8 innings, giving up only 4 hits and 0 runs during that time. The bad part about his pitching was that he walked 7 Astros. Walks have been the thing that has really hurt the Cubs in the last couple of games. Marmol walked 8 in a Cub win on Sunday, but I have never seen Zambrano walk so many guys this season.
The Cubs offense added little but enough support to win the game. Struggling 1st baseman Phil Nevin went 3-4, including a 2 run home run and knocked in all 3 of the Cubs runs. It was nice to see him get back on track, especially against a divison oppenent like the Astros.
The Cubs have now won back to back games after losing 4 in a row to start this road trip. The key for the team will be how well the young pitchers can pitch in the upcoming games. They should model their work off of Zambrano, because I don't believe there is a better pitcher in the game then him.
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