CHICAGO (AP) — Cold, wind, a stiff neck, a parade of opposing pitchers — nothing seemed to faze Carlos Zambrano on Thursday, on the mound or at the plate.
Zambrano pitched six strong innings, went 3 for 3 and drove in a run to help the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 9-3 on another nasty day at Wrigley Field.
"Despite weather, it ended up being a lot of fun," Cubs manager Mike Quade said.
Zambrano (5-2) allowed two runs — one earned — on six hits and two walks while picking up his first win at Wrigley Field since Sept. 4. He doubled and scored a run at the plate, and now has four hits in his last four at-bats to raise his average to .375 on the season.
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