Mitch Harris would have preferred to make his big league debut under different circumstances, but given where he's been before it was no surprise to see him navigate through a potentially difficult situation.
When St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright went down with an injury during his start Saturday, manager Mike Matheny tabbed Harris to take the mound in Wainwright's place. Harris' insertion into the game carried slightly more significance than any old pitching change.
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Harris became the first graduate of the United States Naval Academy to appear in a major league game since 1921.