Harden K's 10 in no decision : Rich Harden struck out 10 for the third time in three starts with Chicago, but did not factor in the final decision Saturday against Florida. He allowed two hits in five innings, becoming the first pitcher in Cubs history to strike out at least 10 in each of his first three starts. He allowed just one run -- a third-inning solo shot by Hermida -- and left with a 2-1 lead. (Updated 07/26/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
The right-hander is 0-1 in three starts since being traded from Oakland to Chicago on July 8. Despite not getting a lot of run support on Saturday, Fantasy owners should expect him to continue his trend of pitching well in his new league. He's a must-start in all leagues. (Updated 07/26/2008).
Harden struck out 10 in 5 1-3 shutout innings in his Cubs debut, but didn't get a win after the bullpen blew a seven-run lead in Chicago's 8-7, 11-inning victory over San Francisco on Saturday. (Updated 07/13/2008)
Advice
Harden has been dominant when healthy this year, but he's struggled pitching deep into games recently. He's failed to get through the sixth in each of his last three starts, and as A's manager Bob Geren was doing, Cubs skipper Lou Piniella may also try to limit his workload to keep him healthy.
Harden K's 10 in no decision : Rich Harden struck out 10 for the third time in three starts with Chicago, but did not factor in the final decision Saturday against Florida. He allowed two hits in five innings, becoming the first pitcher in Cubs history to strike out at least 10 in each of his first three starts. He allowed just one run -- a third-inning solo shot by Hermida -- and left with a 2-1 lead. (Updated 07/26/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
The right-hander is 0-1 in three starts since being traded from Oakland to Chicago on July 8. Despite not getting a lot of run support on Saturday, Fantasy owners should expect him to continue his trend of pitching well in his new league. He's a must-start in all leagues. (Updated 07/26/2008).
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