Ike Raking, Marquis In Rare Form

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 4-4 with 1 double (his 29th) and 3 RBIs against the Phillies. His 2-run single in the 7th inning ultimately won the the game for the Mets. Ike has brought his average up to .264 and his OPS up to .802. As of September 1, his average was .246 and his OPS was .748.

Batting 6th, Ian Kinsler was 2-4 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 16th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Yankees.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-4 against the Cubs.

Batting 8th, Danny Valencia was 0-5 against the Indians.

Sam Fuld was used a late inning defensive replacement in left field against the Brewers.

Jason Marquis picked up his 8th loss of the year, although he pitched very well. He went 6 innings and gave up 2 runs on 5 hits, 1 BB, and 8 Ks against the Marlins. Marquis hadn't struck out 8 batters in a game since September 1, 2008. In his last 5 starts, Marquis has a 2.40 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP.

Craig Breslow picked up his 14th hold of the season. He pitched scoreless inning on 1 K against the Red Sox.