Friday, October 2, 2009

Kapler Leans Heavily to the Lefties

Ryan Braun was 2-5 with 2 doubles (his 37th and 38th), 3 RBIs, 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 19th) against the Cardinals. His 342 total bases this year are a career-high. Braun needs just 1 more hit for 200 and 1 more stolen base for 20/20.

Kevin Youkilis was 1-3 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 36th), and 2 RBIs against the Indians.

Batting 5th, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 against the Mariners.

Gabe Kapler was 2-4 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 15th) 1 RBI, and 3 runs scored against the Yankees. Coming into today's action, Kapler had a .952 OPS against lefties this year. His career OPS against lefties hovers around .850.

Sam Fuld was 0-4 against the Diamondbacks.

Scott Schoeneweis pitched 1 inning of scoreless relief against the Cubs.

John Grabow pitched 1 inning of scoreless relief on 1 hit and 2 Ks against the Diamondbacks. His WHIP is 1.41. His ERA is 3.36.

Aaron Poreda pitched 1 inning of scoreless relief against the Giants.

1 comment:

William J. Tasker said...

Alright! Poreda gets on the board. Braun got his 200th hit tonight.