Astros vs Cubs 8-5 @ 1:20ct

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Astros: Rodriguez struggled in his last start against the Reds, even though only one of the five runs he allowed was categorized as earned. Rodriguez allowed six runs on nine hits, including two home runs to Adam Dunn and another three-run shot to Ken Griffey Jr. in the series finale. The last time Rodriguez faced the Cubs, he dominated. On July 19 at Minute Maid Park, he yielded one earned run over 6 2/3 innings in a winning effort.

Cubs: Harden finally got his first win with the Cubs. The right-hander had fanned 10 in each of his first three starts for Chicago, but in his fourth against the Brewers, he struck out nine and got the "W." Harden gave up one run on a solo homer by Prince Fielder. In fact, he's given up three runs in his four starts with the Cubs, and all have been on solo homers.