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SportsBaseball Wrap: Harden's Debut, 'A-Rod's HomerBaseball Wrap: Harden's Debut, 'A-Rod's HomerThe Associated PressRich Harden strikes out ten in his Cubs debut; Mets pitchers combine for a one-hitter against the Rockies; Alex Rodriguez hits career home run number 537; Randy Johnson wins his 290th game. (July 12)Quite a debut in a Cubs uniform for pitcher Rich Harden.The right-hander struck out 10 San Francisco Giants, and left to a standing ovation at Wrigley Field in Chicago.The Cubs were up by 7 runs at the time.However, the Chicago bullpen gave up a pair of runs in the 8th inning, and 5 more in the 9th.Reed Johnson saved the Cubbies with a game-winning single in the 11th inning, for an 8-7 victory.-----------------------------------------------------------------------Pedro Martinez and the Mets bullpen combined for a one-hitter, in a 3-0 win over Colorado.But the former Cy Young winner left the game with shoulder soreness in the 4th inning.SOT: Pedro MartinezWith the win, the Mets have won eight straight games for the first time in more than two years.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Two of the Yankees all-stars hit milestone home runs in a 9-4 win in Toronto.Derek Jeter connected for career homer number 200.And Alex Rodriguez belted his 537th home run, passing Yankee Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle for 13th on the all-time list.SOT: Alex Rodriguez--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson doubled in two runs in an 8-run 4th, as Arizona bested the Phillies 10-4.But the 'Big Unit' left the game as he warmed up for the 7th inning.His left calf started to cramp, as he ran out that double.Still, the 44-year old Johnson was able to record the 290th victory in his long career.

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Uploaded: July 12th, 2008 @ 8:07 pm
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