Vazquez and Braves Beats Cubs 2-1
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Updated: 10:49 PM Jul 7, 2009
Vazquez and Braves Beats Cubs 2-1
Javier Vazquez allowed a run and five hits in seven strong innings and Brian McCann had two two-out RBIs as the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Posted: 10:49 PM Jul 7, 2009
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Javier Vazquez allowed a run and five hits in seven strong innings and Brian McCann had two two-out RBIs as the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Vazquez (6-7), backed by some fine infield play from shortstop Yunel Escobar and second baseman Brooks Conrad, outpitched Carlos Zambrano. In his last nine starts, Vazquez has two wins -- both against the Cubs. He walked none and struck out six.

Mike Gonzalez worked the eighth, surviving a double by Ryan Theriot, and Rafael Soriano got his ninth save in 10 chances by pitching the ninth.

Zambrano (4-4), who was pitching on three days' rest, allowed five hits and two runs in six innings and hasn't won since June 6 -- a stretch of six starts.

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