Braun Owns Marquis

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-2 with 2 BBs, 1 double (his 8th), and 1 run scored against the Nationals.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 RBI and 1 SB (his 10th) against the White Sox. Kinsler's RBI-single in the 3rd inning turned out to be the game-winner for the Rangers.

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 1-4 against the Mariners.

Kevin Youkilis was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a sore left hand. He injured his hand diving for a ball last night. He is considered to day-to-day.

Jason Marquis picked up his 2nd loss of the season. He went 6 innings and gave up 4 runs on 5 hits, 4 BBs (1 IBB), and 1 K against the Brewers. Braun is 10 for 20 against Marquis in his career with 4 doubles and 3 BBs.