Saturday, June 27, 2009

A Little Patience Goes a Braun Way

In his first 2 seasons (264 games), Ryan Braun drew a total of 71 BBs. We're 72 games into 2009, and Braun nearly has half that amount with 34 BBs.

Yesterday, Braun was 2-4 with 1 double, 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Giants. Today, Braun was 2-4 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 17th), and 1 run scored.

Yesterday, Ian Kinsler was 2-3 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 17th), 1 RBI, and 2 runs scored against the Padres. Today, Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 run scored.

Yesterday, Kevin Youkilis was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Braves. Today, Youk was 2-3 with 1 BB, 1 triple, and 1 run scored.

Brad Ausmus was 0-1 against the Mariners.

Yesterday, Craig Breslow pitched 1 inning of scoreless relief against the Rockies. He had 1 K. Today, Breslow pitched 1 1/3 inning of scoreless relief. He had 1 K.

John Grabow pitched 1 inning of scoreless relief against the Royals. He gave up 1 hit and had 1 K. His ERA is now 3.86.

Yesterday, Scott Schoeneweis gave up 1 run in 1/3 of an inning against the Angels.

Aaron Poreda pitched 1/3 of an inning against the Cubs. He hasn't given up a run in his first 5 innings in The Show.

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