Zambrano misses third straight win: Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano left Sunday's game against the Pirates after five innings despite holding a 5-2 lead. He did not leave because of injury. The right-hander allowed two runs (one earned) and three hits while walking one. He also struck out two and allowed a solo homer to Brandon Moss. Zambrano's win was erased as Pittsburgh tied the game at 5 in the eighth. (Updated 08/03/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 8/8/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Zambrano should have won his third straight start Sunday, but the usually reliable Cubs bullpen had a meltdown. Zambrano has allowed more than two runs in just one of six starts since July 1. He is looking like a potential NL Cy Young candidate and must-start Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Saturday against the Cardinals. Zambrano is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA against St. Louis this season. (Updated 08/03/2008).
Zambrano threw eight scoreless innings in Tuesday's 7-1 win at Milwaukee, improving to 12-4. (Updated 07/30/2008)
Advice
Zambrano improved to 4-1 in six matchups against Milwaukee ace Ben Sheets. He is 4-1 with a 1.78 ERA over his last five starts.
Zambrano misses third straight win: Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano left Sunday's game against the Pirates after five innings despite holding a 5-2 lead. He did not leave because of injury. The right-hander allowed two runs (one earned) and three hits while walking one. He also struck out two and allowed a solo homer to Brandon Moss. Zambrano's win was erased as Pittsburgh tied the game at 5 in the eighth. (Updated 08/03/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 8/8/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Zambrano should have won his third straight start Sunday, but the usually reliable Cubs bullpen had a meltdown. Zambrano has allowed more than two runs in just one of six starts since July 1. He is looking like a potential NL Cy Young candidate and must-start Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Saturday against the Cardinals. Zambrano is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA against St. Louis this season. (Updated 08/03/2008).
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