Carlos Zambrano holds the Houston Astros hitless for 7 1/3 innings before Preston Wilson hits a single, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8 – 0 victory at Minute Maid Park. Zambrano strikes out eight and helps himself with the bat, hitting a home run with four runs batted in.

 

On June 5 2006 — Carlos Zambrano holds the Houston Astros hitless for 7 1/3 innings before Preston Wilson hits a single, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8 – 0 victory at Minute Maid Park. Zambrano strikes out eight and helps himself with the bat, hitting a home run with four runs batted in.

 

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