Braun Does It All

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-3 with 2 BBs, 2 doubles (his 30th and 31st), 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored, and 2 SBs (his 27th and 28th) against the Pirates. Braun has swiped 9 bags in August. He's got to be in the MVP discussion.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-5 with 1 HR (his 21st), 1 RBI, and 2 runs scored against the Red Sox.

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 1-2 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 14th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Orioles. Valencia now has 7 extra base hits in his last 8 games.

Batting 8th, Ryan Lavarnway was 2-5 with 1 double (his 2nd), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Rangers.

Pinch hitting, Sam Fuld was 0-1 against the Tigers.

John Grabow pitched 1 scoreless inning on 2 hits, 1 BB, and 2 Ks against the Braves.