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Harden lifts road-weary Cubs by earning first win since May 12

Associated Press

Monday, June 29, 2009

PITTSBURGH -- One good week is all that's needed to move near the top of the crowded NL Central. Or, maybe for the Chicago Cubs, one good series in Pittsburgh. Rich Harden repeatedly worked out of trouble to win for the first time in more than six weeks, Ryan Theriot homered and the Cubs maintained their mastery of the Pirates by winning 3-1 on Monday night. The Cubs started 1-6 on a 10-game trip that included manager Lou Piniella's run-in with Milton Bradley and were 14-24 on the road befor ...

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