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Cubs' John Lackey: Combines with three relievers for 6-0 shutout

Lackey (6-2) tossed 6.2 shutout innings Friday afternoon, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out nine in a 6-0 win over Arizona.

Analysis:

Lackey strung together six quality starts in May and he kicked June off with more of the same. This game was scoreless until the seventh inning when the Cubs pushed across one run before the Diamondbacks' bullpen collapsed in a five-run eighth. The Cubs have the best record in baseball, and have won nine of 10, with their starting pitching being a huge factor.

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