" Rich Harden called his last start against Toronto embarrassing. Harden couldn't hold a 9-3 lead, lasting just 2 2/3 innings in a 16-10 loss.

He'll get a shot at redemption tonight when he starts against Baltimore. Harden, who is 2-1 with a season-high 4.93 ERA, has worked on his fastball command with pitching coach Mike Maddux and bullpen coach Andy Hawkins.

"He just has to throw strikes," manager Ron Washington said. "If you keep it [the ball] in play, he'll be fine." "