Article: Errors hurt Cubs, prevent Zambrano's 15th victory

PITTSBURGH - Eagerness to cut down on his earned runs with erratic attempts at failed double plays undid Cub ace pitcher Carlos Zambrano and his equally erratic teammates here Tuesday night in his bid to become the first National League pitcher to win 15 games. In the end, despite slugger Derrek Lee, who hit 3-for-6, rallying them to a 6-5 lead in the top of the 11th, reliever Ryan Dempster walked home the winning run after an error by second baseman Freddy Bynum. The Pirates won 7-6.

After blowing a 4-0 lead, Zambrano (14-5) ended up with a no-decision after going seven innings, giving up five runs, three earned, and striking out seven while committing two errors resulting in the unearned ...

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