Good Sign: Braun's Oppo Power Resurgence

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 11th), 1 RBI, and 2 runs scored against the Pirates.

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 2-4 with 1 BB against the Blue Jays.

Batting 3rd, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 double (his 12th) and 1 run scored against the Angels.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 1-4 with 1 SB (his 12th) against the Orioles.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 against the Yankees.