July 12, 2008
Games of the Day
Rich Harden makes his Chicago Cubs debut this afternoon against the San Francisco Giants. Unfortunately, since it's an early afternoon start, it won't be on National TV. Harden pitched one of his better games against the Giants, lasting six innings without allowing a run and striking out nine. In interleague play, Rich went 3-0 in four starts, pitched 26 2/3 innings, allowed 12 hits, two runs, one homer, walked six and struck out 33. No wonder the Cubs wanted him pitching against the National League! He'll face Kevin Correia. Although he throws from the right side, right-handed batters are crushing Kevin, slugging .541 against him. This neutralizes his effectiveness against lefties, who are just slugging .309.
Five games back are the Brewers, who face Cy Young candidate Edinson Volquez. Edinson's strikeouts are starting to slip. He's only K'd six in his last three starts, covering 15 2/3 innings. The Brewers send out Seth McClung. Since the start of June, McClung's gotten a better handle on his control, walking 14 in 39 1/3 innings.
Enjoy!
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An amazing game playing out so far with the Cubs. Harden only pitched 5.1 innings, but K'd a whopping 10 batters and left with a 7-0 shutout intact. The Giants put 2 on the board in the 8th, but still thing are looking peachy for the 9th with a five run lead...whereupon Carlos Marmol, current in full career meltdown mode, gives up 5 runs (4 earned). Against the Giants! We're in the 11th now.
The Cubs need bullpen help. 13 pitchers on the roster and they can't get three outs without giving up 5 runs?