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Article: A gem from Greg; Maddux throws first complete-game shutout in three years -- Cubs 5, Brewers 0
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- The Sun - Naperville (IL)
- Article date:
- July 18, 2004
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The Cubs Greg Maddux finishes up a complete-game win in the ninth inning Saturday as Chicago downed Milwaukee.
CHICAGO -- After 18 seasons, 13 Gold Gloves and four Cy Young Awards, there is still "vintage Greg Maddux" in Greg Maddux.
It was on display at his finest Saturday at Wrigley Field, where his career began in 1986, and where he turned in a dazzling complete-game 5-0 shutout victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
The 104th complete game of his career also was his first complete game shutout since July 17, 2001, when he was a member of the Atlanta Braves against Tampa Bay.
As significant, it was his 297th career victory, moving him closer to the select 300-win circle whose membership has ...