Todays Game went 11 innings with the Cubs winning 8-7. For Rich Harden owners it was a great day. For the rest of the Chicago pitching staff I cannot say the same. The Bullpen giving up 7 runs after Harden had held the Giants to zero earned through his 5 innings. Lets hope for Cubs fans that the bullpen can get control. Rich Harden made Cubs very happy today with the trade that was made for him earlier in the week. He came out and pitched 96 pitches through 5.1 innings just enough for him to get a standing ovation from the Wrigley crowd. He also had 10 strikeouts and did not allow any runs during his Cubs debut. He looked very solid with his control and had the fastball working in the high 90's which allowed him to mow most of the Giant hitters down. What also really impressed me is that Lou Piniella did not leave Rich in too long, he stuck with what has worked for harden all season, a low pitch count and six days of rest. In June when Harden pitched on six days rest he was the best pitcher in baseball. We all know that Harden is a dominant pitcher when he is healthy and the Cubs are hoping to that the 2008 season will be the season that Harden stays on the field.
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