Sunday, June 7, 2009

Back, Back, Back, Back... Braun!

Ryan Braun greeted Tommy Hanson's much-anticipated debut with 2 balls that didn't stay in the yard. Braun was 2-4 with 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the Braves. That gives him 12 HRs on the year.

Kevin Youkilis was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 double (his 15th) against the Rangers. Coming into today's game, Youk was leading the Majors in OBP at a hefty .470 clip.

Ian Kinsler was 1-5 against the Red Sox. His average has dipped to .274.

Brad Ausmus was 0-4 against the Phillies.

Josh Whitesell was 1-6 with 2 BBs, 1 double, and 3 RBIs against the Padres.

Craig Breslow pitched 1/3 of an inning of relief against the Orioles.

1 comment:

William J. Tasker said...

Does anyone have a better name for a power hitting ball player than Braun?