Valencia Has Bragging Rights Over Perez

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-3 with 1 HR (his 17th), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Diamondbacks. Braun was lifted after the 5th inning. The Brewers want to ease him back after the flareup of his calf injury.

Batting 6th, Danny Valencia was 1-4 with 2 RBIs against the Indians. Down 1-0 with 1 out in the bottom of the 9th, Valencia drove in the game-winning run against Chris Perez, his former college roommate at Miami.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-5 with 1 RBI against the Angels.

Batting 8th, Sam Fuld was 1-2 with 1 triple (his 3rd) and 1 run scored against the Yankees.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 0-4 against the Orioles.

Craig Breslow pitched 2/3 of an inning and gave up 1 run on 2 hits against the Tigers.