He may not have thrown a perfect game, or complete game, or even record the win for that matter, but Dan Haren still pitched one of the season's best games tonight. Throwing 8 shut out innings, he made 126 pitches in a thrilling pitcher's duel. 84 of Haren's pitches went for strikes and the majority of his 42 balls were just off the plate.
John Ely pitched brilliantly opposite Haren going 7 innings allowing 2 hits.
As if the pitching duel wasn't enough, legendary broadcaster it was Vin Scully calling the game.
Haren went 8 innings thanks in part to his skills with the bat. Being as Scully called him "undoubtedly the best hitting pitcher in the National League" he was kept in the game when batting in the bottom of the 7th.
This ability with the bat adds another dimension to his fantasy value. Keep this in mind on draft day if looking for innings. Innings often lead to more wins and the boost in strikeouts is also a nice touch.
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