March 14, 2008
Harden On
More encouraging new on Rich Harden:
Oakland starting pitcher Rich Harden laughed off a question about nearly throwing a no-hitter through five innings Friday against the Chicago White Sox.
The Athletics' right-hander allowed just a run-scoring single by Alexei Ramirez with two outs in the fifth inning during Oakland's 8-1 victory.
Harden struck out five and walked four in his five innings to improve his ERA to 5.73.
"(The no-hitter) doesn't matter," Harden said, smiling. "During the season, it is a different story. I felt better out there. I still need to work on some stuff and work on my location. Overall I felt better with my command. I am progressing."
Just the fact that he's throwing without pain is a good sign for the Athletics.
Posted by David Pinto at
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