Jeff Keppinger and Brandon Phillips hit two-run homers in the seventh inning for the Cincinnati Reds Monday night, breaking open a tied game and sending Aaron Harang to a long-awaited victory, 8-7 over the surging Florida Marlins. It looked good early for Florida as they piled up three solo homers off Harang (2-5). However, Cincinnati's wildly inconsistent offense came through for its No. 1 starter. The Reds hadn't scored more than five runs in any game behind Harang, who gave up four runs and seven hits in seven innings before turning his rare lead over to the bullpen. Harang walked two and struck out four. (Updated 05/12/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Harang hadn't won since April 10, going 0-4 despite one solid performance after another. The Reds scored two runs or less in half of his first eight starts, the main reason for that ugly record. If Cincy's offense can stay consistent behind Harang, the sky could be the limit for the innings eater. He remains a must-start Fantasy SP. Harang's next scheduled start is for Saturday against the Indians. He was 0-1 with a 3.75 ERA in two starts against Cleveland last season. (Updated 05/12/2008).
Harang allowed four runs and seven hits in seven innings of an 8-7 victory over the Marlins on Monday, his first win since April 10. (Updated 05/13/2008)
Advice
Harang has pitched well this season, but has been backed by a poor offense. Entering Monday, Harang has a 2.86 ERA in his previous four starts, but received only three total runs of support in those games. He is now 2-5 with 3.32 ERA in nine starts.
Jeff Keppinger and Brandon Phillips hit two-run homers in the seventh inning for the Cincinnati Reds Monday night, breaking open a tied game and sending Aaron Harang to a long-awaited victory, 8-7 over the surging Florida Marlins. It looked good early for Florida as they piled up three solo homers off Harang (2-5). However, Cincinnati's wildly inconsistent offense came through for its No. 1 starter. The Reds hadn't scored more than five runs in any game behind Harang, who gave up four runs and seven hits in seven innings before turning his rare lead over to the bullpen. Harang walked two and struck out four. (Updated 05/12/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Harang hadn't won since April 10, going 0-4 despite one solid performance after another. The Reds scored two runs or less in half of his first eight starts, the main reason for that ugly record. If Cincy's offense can stay consistent behind Harang, the sky could be the limit for the innings eater. He remains a must-start Fantasy SP. Harang's next scheduled start is for Saturday against the Indians. He was 0-1 with a 3.75 ERA in two starts against Cleveland last season. (Updated 05/12/2008).
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