Haren dominant despite having virus: Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren wasn't feeling his best Saturday night. Try convincing the visiting Dodgers of that. Haren threw seven scoreless innings, scattering four hits with two walks and seven strikeouts just three days after throwing two innings during Tuesday's All-Star game. And all of that came on a day when he was fighting a slight stomach virus. "I didn't have much energy all day," Haren said. "Through the course of the year you're not going to feel perfect every time." He picked up the win -- his ninth. (Updated 07/20/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/24/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Haren has surrendered two or fewer runs in eight of his last nine starts. He has struck out 59, walked 13 and posted a 1.29 ERA in 63 innings over that span. "It hasn't been the same recipe all the way through," Haren said. "I get a feel for the game when I'm out there and go with whatever is working." Haren lowered his ERA to 2.58. "He's been phenomenal for the better part of two months," said Arizona manager Bob Melvin. "I'm not sure there's a better pitcher in baseball right now." Obviously, keep Haren active in all Fantasy leagues. His next start is scheduled for July 25 at San Francisco. (Updated 07/20/2008).
Haren struck out a season-high nine, walked two, and allowed just three hits on Thursday. He departed after two batters reached base to open the ninth, leaving him three outs short of his first career shutout. Though the Diamondbacks' bullpen couldn't hold Haren's lead, Arizona beat Washington 7-5 in 11 innings. (Updated 07/11/2008)
Advice
Haren is just 2-1 in his last five starts, but he has a 1.00 ERA, striking out 36 in 36 innings.
Haren dominant despite having virus: Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren wasn't feeling his best Saturday night. Try convincing the visiting Dodgers of that. Haren threw seven scoreless innings, scattering four hits with two walks and seven strikeouts just three days after throwing two innings during Tuesday's All-Star game. And all of that came on a day when he was fighting a slight stomach virus. "I didn't have much energy all day," Haren said. "Through the course of the year you're not going to feel perfect every time." He picked up the win -- his ninth. (Updated 07/20/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/24/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Haren has surrendered two or fewer runs in eight of his last nine starts. He has struck out 59, walked 13 and posted a 1.29 ERA in 63 innings over that span. "It hasn't been the same recipe all the way through," Haren said. "I get a feel for the game when I'm out there and go with whatever is working." Haren lowered his ERA to 2.58. "He's been phenomenal for the better part of two months," said Arizona manager Bob Melvin. "I'm not sure there's a better pitcher in baseball right now." Obviously, keep Haren active in all Fantasy leagues. His next start is scheduled for July 25 at San Francisco. (Updated 07/20/2008).
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