Kinsler Was Due

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-3 with 2 BBs, 1 HR (his 9th), 1 triple (his 3rd), 3 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Astros.

Batting 5th, Danny Valencia was 2-4 with 1 double (his 14th) and 1 run scored against the Dodgers.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-3 with 1 HBP, 1 double (his 18th), and 1 SB (his 18th) against the Yankees. Braun extended his hitting streak to 18 games.

Batting 8th, Sam Fuld was 1-2 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Reds.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 0-2 with 1 BB against the Phillies.

Jason Marquis received a no decision against the Angels. Marquis went 5 innings and gave up 4 runs (3 earned) on 8 hits, 4 BBs, and 5 Ks. His groundball to flyball ratio was 11-1.

In the 1st game of a doubleheader against the Giants, John Grabow pitched 1 inning and gave up 1 run on 1 hit and 1 K. In the 2nd game, Grabow pitched 1/3 of an inning and gave up 2 runs on 3 hits and 1 BB. Tough assignment pitching in both games of a doubleheader.