Chicago Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano pitched a no-hitter against the Houston Astros. The game took place on September 14, 2008 in Milwaukee. The game was re-located from Houston due to Hurricane Ike. It was the first no hitter for a Cub since 1972. Zambrano threw 110 pitches, 73 were strikes. It was his first game back since September 2, 2008 for shoulder tendinitis. The game was considered a home game for the Houston Astros. But due to the proximity from Chicago to Milwaukee the atmosphere resembled a home game for the Cubs.
The final score was Cubs 5, Astros 0.ESPN.comCubs vs. Astros Recap
Houston Astros manager Cecil Cooper felt the atmosphere created an unfair advantage for the Cubs. Cooper stated, "I'm not happy about that. I need to tell the commissioner that. I will tell him that." ESPN.com: Astros Cooper unhappy to play Cubs in Milwaukee
Carlos Zambrano No-Hitter Reactions
"Pretty exciting stuff."--Lou PiniellaESPN.comCubs vs. Astros Recap Cubs Manager
"I'm a little confused right now. I still can't believe it. It's a great feeling, a feeling that you can't describe."--Carlos ZambranoESPN.comCubs vs. Astros Recap
"It's like a Cub home game. Only they're not the home team, we are. I'm not happy about that. I need to tell the commissioner that. I will tell him that."--Cecil Cooper ESPN.com: Astros Cooper unhappy to play Cubs in Milwaukee Astros Manager on playing game in Milwaukee
Carlos Zambrano No-Hitter News
ESPN Video: Milt Pappas comments on Zambrano's No-Hitter (Time: 4:09)
ESPN Video: Steve Phillips: Zambrano No-Hitter is shocking (Time: 0:53)
Google News: Carlos Zambrano No-Hitter news
Chicago Tribune.com: Milt Pappas happy for Carlos Zambrano (September 15, 2008)
MLB.com: Zambrano gets a leg up on opposition (September 15, 2008)
FOX Sports: Zambrano's no-no adds to long Astros' history (September 15, 2008)
MLB.com: Neutral site produces no-hit result (September 15, 2008)
MLB.com: Fans revel in chance to witness history (September 15, 2008)
CBS Sports: Big Z gives 'zero' return at right time (September 15, 2008)
Chicago Sun Times: A strange night, a great moment made for 'Z' (September 15, 2008)
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Cubs won the game 5-0
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Took place in Milwaukee
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Game was re-located from Houston due to Hurricane Ike
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First Cubs No-Hitter since 1972
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Zambrano was recovering from shoulder tendinitis
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Zambrano's first game since September 2, 2008
