Matt Harrison SP FA Fri 10/5/12 4:16 PM
Matt Harrison
SP FA
The Rangers' roster for Friday's Wild Card game against the Orioles includes 11 pitchers and 14 position players.
Matt Harrison is the projected starter for Game 1 of the ALDS if the Rangers make it that far, but he could be an option if Yu Darvish struggles or if Ron Washington needs him in a particular matchup. Derek Holland is also on the roster while Luis Martinez is available as a third catcher.
Matt Harrison SP FA Wed 10/3/12 12:54 AM
Matt Harrison
SP FA
Matt Harrison allowed three runs on six hits over six innings Wednesday in a loss to the A's.
Harrison notched five strikeouts in the outing and walked one. The A's grabbed the lead on a pair of RBI singles in the fifth inning, then added on when Jonny Gomes belted a solo homer in the sixth. Harrison finishes a stellar regular season with an 18-10 record, 3.29 ERA and 133/59 K/BB ratio over 213 1/3 innings.
Matt Harrison SP FA Sun 9/23/12 12:01 AM
Matt Harrison
SP FA
Matt Harrison took a complete-game loss after pitching eight innings of one-run ball Saturday against the Mariners.
It was just Harrison's second loss tn 14 career starts against the Mariners. He's 10-2 with a 2.06 ERA against the club. Unfortunately, there was simply no run support to be had for him tonight.
Matt Harrison SP FA Sun 9/16/12 8:37 PM
Matt Harrison
SP FA
Matt Harrison pitched 8 2/3 innings of one-run ball to beat the Mariners on Sunday.
Harrison's first quality start in four tries dating back to Aug. 24. Justin Smoak homered in the eighth today, but that was the only extra-base hit Harrison allowed. He struck out five and walked one in improving to 17-9.
Matt Harrison SP FA Tue 9/11/12 11:27 PM
Matt Harrison
SP FA
Matt Harrison was solid Tuesday, holding the Indians to two runs on five hits and three walks over 5 2/3 innings in the 6-4 win.
He struck out six. Harrison had allowed 10 runs over 10 innings in his last two starts, so it was good to see him bounce back with a decent effort. He'll carry a 3.36 ERA and 1.28 WHIP into this weekend's start against the Mariners.
Matt Harrison SP FA Wed 8/29/12 10:54 PM
Matt Harrison
SP FA
Matt Harrison got lit up in Wednesday's loss to the Rays, allowing seven runs on 12 hits and three home runs in 5 1/3 innings of work.
He struck out five and walked one. Evan Longoria, B.J. Upton and Elliot Johnson all took Harrison deep, with Johnson's sixth-inning blast helping to knock him out of the game. The non-quality outing was Harrison's first in four starts, though he's now allowed at least five runs in five of his 26 outings this season. He'll bring a 3.30 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 106/49 K/BB ratio into his Tuesday tilt with the Royals in Kansas City.
Matt Harrison SP FA Sun 8/19/12 4:20 PM
Matt Harrison
SP FA
Matt Harrison dominated the Blue Jays in Sunday's 11-2 win, scattering just two runs and two hits across eight innings of work.
Harrison struck out seven and walked only one as he improved to 14-7. The quality start was his fourth in five outings. Now the owner of a 3.19 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 96/46 K/BB ratio through 161 innings, Harrison will get the Twins at home next Friday.
Matt Harrison SP FA Tue 8/14/12 10:43 PM
Matt Harrison
SP FA
Matt Harrison pitched well in a losing effort against the Yankees on Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits over 6 1/3 innings of work.
Harrison walked three and struck out two in the game. He was engaged in a scoreless duel with Hiroki Kuroda through six innings, but was removed in the seventh after allowing a one-out single to Derek Jeter. Alexi Ogando took over and immediately surrendered a two-run blast to Nick Swisher, charging Harrison with his lone earned run. While he's struggled a bit in recent weeks, the young left-hander is still having a tremendous season, posting a 13-7 record, 3.24 ERA and 89/45 K/BB ratio. He'll get the ball again on Sunday when he takes on the Blue Jays in Toronto.
Matt Harrison SP FA Sat 8/4/12 12:07 AM
Matt Harrison
SP FA
Matt Harrison pitched a solid game in Friday's win over the Royals, allowing two runs on eight hits over 6 2/3 innings.
Harrison walked three and struck out three on the evening. He allowed a run to score on a double play groundout in the second inning, then shut the Royals down until an RBI single from Alcides Escobar in the seventh. The 26-year-old lefty continues to build on his success from last season, as he's now 13-6 with a 3.17 ERA through 21 starts this year. He'll look for win number 14 when he takes on the Red Sox in Boston on Wednesday.
Matt Harrison SP FA Sun 7/15/12 7:42 PM
Matt Harrison
SP FA
Matt Harrison was extremely impressive against the Mariners on Sunday, allowing just five hits and four walks and picking up his second shutout of the season.
Harrison fanned three in the outstanding performance. He is now tied with David Price, R.A. Dickey and Gio Gonzalez for the MLB lead with 12 victories. Over his last 10 starts, Harrison is now an unbelievable 8-1 with a 1.34 ERA. He'll look to continue his new-found dominance when he takes on the Angels in Anaheim on Sunday.