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Harden earns win as Cubs elude Cards

 
Rich Harden picked up the win in his first start since Aug. 29, as the Cubs posted a 3-2 victory Thursday over the St. Louis Cardinals to take the series, open a 5 1/2-game lead in the National League Central and reduce their magic number to secure a playoff berth to eight. (link)

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