Fri Jul 4 17:19:32 2008

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It's in the Cards: Cubs' Zambrano makes return

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St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Chicago Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano will start Friday's matchup, the opener of a three-game set with the St. Louis Cardinals, after a two-week stint on the disabled list with a strained right shoulder.

Zambrano, who is returning from his first trip to the DL, owns a 3.13 earned run average in 16 starts this season.

The 27-year-old Zambrano has 90 wins and a 3.39 ERA in eight years in the big leagues. He has also pitched 200 or more innings and had 150 strikeouts in each of the past five seasons.