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Game One Hundred Fifty-Eight - Cubs 2 Pirates 8
WP - Jeff Karstens (4-5) LP - Carlos Zambrano (9-7) Save - None
The Chicago Cubs are just going through the motions at this point. After dropping game one 4-0 and managing only four hits on Wednesday afternoon, the Cubs scored only two runs in the second game and the Pirates swept the Cubs in the day-night doubleheader.
Entering play on Wednesday the Pirates had lost 17 of their last 18 road games. The Bucs swept the Cubs and posted back-to-back wins on the road for the first time since June 10 and 11 in Atlanta.
Charlie Morton and Jeff Karstens beat Ted Lilly and Carlos Zambrano on Wednesday.
Carlos Zambrano did not finish his season on a positive note. Zambrano struggled with his command and lasted only six innings. Big Z gave up four runs on six hits with four walks and six strikeouts. Zambrano threw only 98 pitches in his complete game gem against the Giants ... on Wednesday night h...
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Oh Big Z, your theatrics are always entertaining (and sometimes frustrating). Frustrated with his 2009 season, Zambrano lashed out at himself with a lovely hissy fit:
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September 30, 2009
Ryan Doumit went 4 for 4 with a home run, four RBIs and a walk as the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs, 8-2, tonight at Wrigley Field to complete a doubleheader sweep.
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September 30, 2009
Ryan Doumit had four hits and four RBIs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 Wednesday night for a doubleheader sweep.
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September 30, 2009
Ryan Doumit had four hits and four RBIs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 Wednesday night for a doubleheader sweep.
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Ryan Doumit went 4 for 4 with four RBI on Wednesday night, powering the Pirates past the Chicago Cubs, 8-2.
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