Article: Zambrano delivers post-meltdown win

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Carlos Zambrano controlled his temper and his pitches.

After a meltdown in his previous start that included a fight with his catcher, Zambrano struck out a season-high nine and led the Chicago Cubs over the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-2, Wednesday.

Zambrano also delivered a pair of singles as the Cubs overcame Prince Fielder's 21st home run.

Going into this game, Zambrano said he told himself, "Tomorrow is the season opening, opening night for you. Forget about anything else."

"I had that in my mind," he said.

Last week, Zambrano (6-5) gave up a career-high 13 hits against Atlanta and got into a dugout skirmish with catcher Michael Barrett. The hostilities continued in the ...

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