Zambrano's opening day start was his sixth consecutive one, a Cubs record. However, he gave up eight runs in the one and one third innings, including a 3-run home run to Jason Heyward in his first career at-bat.
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Brett Favre jersey On May 30, 2010, the Cubs decided to move Zambrano back to the rotation. He made his first start on June 4th against the Astros. In four starts since returning to the Cubs starting rotation Zambrano is 2-2 with a 3.09 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 12:16 BB:KK ratio in four starts.
Jared Allen jerseyZambrano started the 2008 season by compiling a 12-4 record with a 2.76 ERA through July 27. At the plate, he has a batting average of .354 thru September 14. Zambrano also had a four-hit game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 23, making him the first Cubs pitcher since Lew Burdette in 1964 to accomplish this feat. On June 21, the Cubs placed Zambrano on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to June 19), because of a right shoulder strain.
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