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Peter Lambert, Rockies Rookie Pitcher, Gets The Win In His MLB Debut

CHICAGO (CBS4) - What a major league debut it was for Peter Lambert. The Rockies rookie pitcher pitched 7 innings at Wrigley Field, allowing 4 hits, 1 earned run, a walk and 9 strikeouts. He got the win as the Rockies defeated the Cubs 3-0 and is 1-0.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: Peter Lambert #23 of the Colorado Rockies pitches in the third inning during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Lambert also got his first major league hit in the game.

Colorado Rockies v Chicago Cubs
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: Chris Iannetta #22 of the Colorado Rockies gets a hug from Peter Lambert following their team's 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Lambert spent time in Major League camp during the last two spring trainings, and made his first Cactus League start this past March against the Royals.

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