Haren allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits, he did not walk a batter, and struck out two over 4.1 innings against the Cardinals on Friday afternoon.

EDGE Analysis

The surging Cubs would come on to win the game 8-3, but Haren was gone too early to qualify for a win. Now just six games behind the Cardinals, and more importantly, only two back of the Pirates for a wild card spot, the Cubs are pulling out all the stops as they scramble to qualify for that final spot so quick hooks and playing individual match-ups could very possibly part of the plan over the last few days of the regular season.