What A Turnaround!

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 1-3 with 1 HR (his 25th), 3 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Marlins. Ike supplied all the run support R.A. Dickey and the Mets would need to win.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-5 with 1 double (his 36th), 1 RBI, 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 21st) against the Indians.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-5 with 1 run scored against the Pirates.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 0-4 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Tigers.

Craig Breslow pitched 1/3 of an inning and gave up 5 runs (4 earned) on 3 hits and 1 BB against the A's.

Braun Deserves Back-To-Back MVPs

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 3-4 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 36th), 1 double (his 27th), 2 RBIs, 3 runs scored, and 1 SB (his 21st) against the Cubs. Braun leads the NL in HRs, RBIs, OPS, and total bases. He is now 1 HR shy of his career high in a season, and we still have a lot of baseball left to play. Andrew McCuthen has slowed down considerably in the 2nd half. Braun should probably be the frontrunner to win MVP. Going by the numbers, he is the most deserving candidate at this point.

Batting 7th, Ryan Lavarnway was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Angels.

Batting 9th, Sam Fuld was 0-3 against the Blue Jays.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 0-4 against the Phillies.

Kevin Youkilis had the day off, even though the White Sox were facing a lefty. Bad decision, Ventura.

Fuld Finding His Niche?

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-4 with 1 double (his 26th) against the Cubs.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 2-4 with 1 run scored against the Phillies.

Batting 9th, Sam Fuld was 1-4 with 1 triple (his 2rd), 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 7th) against the Rangers.

Batting 5th, Ryan Lavarnway was 1-4 against the Angels.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 0-4 against the Orioles.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-5 against the Rays.

Pinch hitting, Ryan Kalish was 0-1 against the Angels.

A Pair Of Game-Winners

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 HR (his 16th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Rays. Kinsler's HR in the 4th inning off James Shields was the game-winner for the Rangers.

Pinch hitting, Sam Fuld was 3-3 with 1 SB (his 6th) against the Rangers.

Batting cleanup, Ryan Lavarnway was 1-2 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 3rd), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Angels.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 1-5 with 1 double (his 21st), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Phillies. Ike drove in the game-winner in the 10th inning with his RBI-double.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 double (his 25th) against the Cubs.

Batting 7th, Ryan Kalish was 1-4 against the Angels.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 0-4 against the Orioles.

Takin' It To The Streets

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 4-6 with 1 HR (his 35th), 1 double (his 24th), 5 RBIs, and 3 runs scored against the Cubs. Braun leads the NL in HRs and total bases.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 2-4 with 1 HR (his 16th), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Orioles.

Batting 7th, Sam Fuld was 0-3 with 1 HBP against the Rangers.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 against the Rays.

The Mets' Walkoff Hero

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 2-4 with 2 HRs (his 23rd and 24th), 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the Astros. Ike's 2nd blast of the day was a walkoff HR as the Mets won by a score of 2-1. Ike provided both runs, obviously. This was his 2nd career walkoff HR.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 1-3 with 1 triple (his 2nd) and 1 RBI against the Mariners.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 run scored against the Twins.

Batting 6th, Ryan Lavarnway was 1-5 with 1 run scored against the Royals.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Pirates.

Craig Breslow picked up his 6th hold of the season (2nd with the Red Sox). He pitched 1 scoreless inning on 1 hit and 2 Ks against the Royals.

Scott Feldman picked up his 10th loss of the season. He went 5 2/3 innings and gave up 6 runs (5 earned) on 10 hits, 1 BB, and 4 Ks against the Twins. His groundball to flyball ratio was 11-5.

Jason Marquis was placed on the 15-day DL with a broken left hand after he was hit by a liner in his last start against the Pirates. Marquis broke his non-pitching hand in the 2nd inning, but he remained in the game into the 6th inning - because he's tough like that. Marquis was a having a very solid season with the Padres.

Home Sweet Home

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 3-5 with 1 HR (his 15th), 1 triple (his 4th), 4 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Twins. Kinsler has pronounced splits at home versus on the road.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 2-2 with 1 BB, 1 HBP, and 1 run scored against the Mariners.

Batting 7th, Ryan Lavarnway was 2-4 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Royals. Lavarnway figures to get more playing time with Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford no longer on the team.

Pinch hitting, Ike Davis was 1-1 against the Astros.

Batting 2nd, Sam Fuld was 0-3 with 1 BB and 1 SB (his 5th) against the A's.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-4 against the Pirates.

Craig Breslow picked up his 1st blown save of the year. He pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings on 1 hit, 1 BB (IBB), and 1 K against the Royals.

Clutch Is Youk's Middle Name

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-4 with 1 BB, 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Twins.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 with 1 BB, 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Mariners. Youk tied the game in the bottom of the 9th inning with an RBI single. The Sox would go on to win the game.

Batting 6th, Ryan Lavarnway was 1-4 against the Royals.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-2 with 3 BBs (1 IBB) and 1 run scored against the Pirates.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 0-2 with 2 BBs against the Astros.

Sam Fuld pinch ran against the A's.

That's How You Set The Table

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-3 with 2 BBs, 1 RBI, and 3 runs scored against the Twins.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 1-4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored against the A's.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 0-2 with 2 BBs against the Rockies.

Batting 6th, Ryan Lavarnway was 0-3 against the Angels.

Craig Breslow pitched 1 scoreless inning of relief on 1 hit, 1 BB, and 2 Ks against the Angels.

Remarkable

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 3-4 with 1 HR (his 34th), 1 triple (his 3rd), 1 double (his 23rd), 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the Cubs. Braun's HR in the 6th inning was the game-winner for the Brew Crew. Braun has now surpassed his HR total from last year - in 118 less ABs and 35 fewer games. Remarkable.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-5 with 1 double (his 35th) against the Orioles.

Batting 7th, Ryan Lavarnway was 1-3 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 2nd), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Angels.

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 RBI against the Rockies.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 0-1 with 1 BB, 1 HBP, and 1 RBI against the Yankees.

Pinch running, Sam Fuld scored 1 run against the Royals.

Granny!

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 15th), 4 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Yankees. Youk's grand slam off Ivan Nova in the 5th inning was the game-winner for the Sox. It was his 3rd career granny.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 14th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Orioles.

Batting 3rd, Ike Davis was 1-4 against the Rockies.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Cubs.

Jason Marquis received a no-decision against the Pirates. He went 5 1/3 inning and gave up 3 runs (2 earned) on 7 hits, 3 BBs, and 5 Ks. His groundball to flyball ratio was 8-4.

Scott Feldman picked up his 9th loss of the season. He went 5 innings and gave up 5 runs (4 earned) on 7 hits, 1 BB, and 4 Ks against the Orioles.

Youk Gets Drilled A Lot

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-2 with 2 BBs, 1 double (his 34th), and 1 RBI against the Orioles.

Batting 7th, Sam Fuld was 2-4 with 1 double (his 3rd) against the Royals.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-5 with 1 run scored against the Cubs.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 1-3 with 1 BB against the Rockies.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 with 1 HBP and 1 run scored against the Yankees.

Braun > Schwimer

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 1-4 with 1 double (his 20th) and 1 run scored against the Nationals.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 double (his 22nd) against the Phillies.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-5 with 1 BB and 1 double (his 33rd) against the Blue Jays.

Pinch running, Sam Fuld scored 1 run and stole a base (his 4th) against the Angels.

Kevin Youkilis had the day off against the Royals.

Michael Schwimer pitched 1 scoreless inning of relief on 2 hits and 2 Ks against the Brewers. One of the hits was a double from Braun.

And Milestones To Go Before I Sleep

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 3-4 with 1 HR (his 33rd), 2 RBIs, 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 20th) against the Phillies. This is Braun's 3rd career 30/20 season. And he still has a shot at another 30/30 season. Come to think of it, he has a shot at a 40/30 season!

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 2-4 with 1 HR (his 22nd), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Nationals. Ike's two-run oppo taco in the 7th inning was the game-winner for the Mets.

Batting 9th, Sam Fuld was 2-3 with 1 BB, 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Angels.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 with 1 run scored. Youk's lone hit was his 1,000th career hit. Incidentally, Braun also reached that milestone earlier this season. Youkilis would go on to score on Adam Dunn's 400th career HR. Yep, another milestone.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 against the Blue Jays. Kinsler is slumping pretty hard right now.

Batting 6th, Ryan Lavarnway was 0-4 against the Yankees.

Craig Breslow picked up his 5th hold of the season (1st with the Red Sox). He pitched 2/3 of an inning against the Yankees.

Stay Hot!

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 HR (his 32nd), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Phillies.

Pinch hitting, Sam Fuld was 1-1 with 1 triple (his 1st) and 1 run scored against the Angels.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Blue Jays.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 0-3 with 1 HBP against the Royals.

Pinch hitting, Ike Davis was 0-1 against the Nationals.

Braun Takes Cliff Lee Deep - Twice

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-3 with 1 BB (IBB), 2 HRs (his 30th and 31st), 2 RBIs, and 3 runs scored against the Phillies. This is Braun's 5th season with 30+ HRs. He's 8 away from 200 for his career.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 2-4 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 21st), 1 double (his 19th), 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the Reds.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 with 1 run scored against the Blue Jays. He should have been 2-4, but the scorekeeper got it wrong in his 1st AB. Just saying.

Ian Kinsler had the day off against the Yankees.

Jason Marquis picked up his 11th loss of the season (7th as a Padre). He only lasted 4 2/3 innings and gave up 6 runs on 8 hits, 4 BBs (1 IBB), and 4 Ks against the Braves. Chipper Jones owns him. No shame in that, though. He owns a lot of pitchers. At the plate, Marquis was 1-2 with 1 double (his 3rd). He's hitting .290 on the season.

Fuld's Rays Part Of Perfection

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 with 1 HBP and 1 run scored against the Blue Jays.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 against the Yankees.

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 0-3 against the Reds.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 0-3 against the Rays. Fuld wasn't alone in being held hitless. Felix Hernandez was awesome. He had a perfect game. At least Fuld didn't strike out.

Danny Valencia was a late inning defensive replacement at third base against the Orioles.

Ryan Braun had the day off against the Rockies. He's mired in a prolonged slump.

Craig Breslow pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings on 1 K against the Orioles.

Scott Feldman picked up his 8th loss of the season. He went 6 innings and gave up 3 runs on 7 hits, 4 BBs, and 7 Ks against the Yankees. His groundball to flyball ratio was 8-4.

Michael Schwimer pitched 2/3 of an inning and gave up 2 runs on 3 hits and 1 K against the Marlins.

A Dull Day At The Plate

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 against the Blue Jays. Youk did make about three critical plays in the field. Why were they critical? Because the White Sox only won by 1 run.

Batting 6th, Ryan Lavarnway was 1-4 against the Orioles.

Batting 9th, Danny Valencia was 1-4 against the Orioles.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Reds.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 against the Yankees.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-5 against the Rockies.

Fuld Pulling His Weight

Batting 9th, Sam Fuld was 1-4 with 1 run scored 2 SBs (his 2nd and 3rd) against the Mariners.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-5 against the Rockies.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-3 with 1 HBP against the Yankees.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 0-4 with 1 BB against the Blue Jays.

Ike Having A Good Second Half

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 2-4 with 2 RBIs against the Braves.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 double (his 32nd), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Tigers.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 RBI against the Astros.

Batting 8th, Danny Valencia was 0-4 with 1 RBI against the Indians.

Sam Fuld pinch ran and scored 1 run against the Twins.

Pinch hitting, Ryan Lavarnway was 0-1 against the Indians.

Kevin Youkilis had the day off. He was hit by a pitch, and his forearm is sore.

Ryan Kalish was sent back down to AAA.

Michael Schwimer pitched 1 inning and gave up 3 runs on 3 hits and 1 BB against the Cardinals.

A Complete Performance

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 2-4 with 1 HBP, 1 HR (his 14th), 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the A's.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Braves.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-5 against the Astros.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 against the Tigers.

Batting 7th, Ryan Lavarnway was 0-3 against the Indians.

Danny Valencia was a late inning defensive replacement at third base against the Indians.

Jason Marquis picked up his 8th win of the season (6th with the Padres). Marquis was masterful against the Pirates. He pitched 9 scoreless innings on 2 hits, 1 BB, and 4 Ks. His groundball to flyball ratio was 17-5. He took a no-hitter into the 7th inning. This was Marquis' 8th career complete game and 5th career complete game shutout. At the plate, he was also 2-4 with 1 run scored. He's hitting .276 on the year. With the Padres, his ERA is 3.60 and his WHIP is 1.20.

Michael Schwimer pitched 1 scoreless inning and struck out the side against the Cardinals.

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

Valencia On His Way?

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-4 with 1 double (his 21st) and 1 RBI against the Astros.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-5 with 1 double (his 31st) and 1 run scored against the Tigers.

Batting 7th, Ryan Lavarnway was 1-3 against the Indians.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 0-4 against the A's.

Pinch hitting, Sam Fuld was 0-2 against the Twins.

Ike Davis had the day off.

Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks was hit by a pitch and his wrist is likely broken. As a result, Danny Valencia is expected to be recalled from AAA.

Scott Feldman picked up his 7th loss of the season. He went 5 2/3 innings and gave up 4 runs on 6 hits, 1 BB, and 2 Ks against the Tigers.

Breslow Doing Well Back In The AL

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 1-4 with 1 run scored against the Marlins.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 0-4 with 1 BB against the Blue Jays.

Craig Breslow pitched 1 scoreless inning of relief on 2 BBs (1 IBB) and 1 K against the Indians.

Snapping A Slump In Style

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 double (his 20th) and 1 RBI against the Reds. Braun's RBI double in the 8th inning was a game-winner and snapped an 0-18 slump.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-3 with 1 BB, 1 HBP, 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 20th) against the Red Sox. This is Kinsler 5th season with 20 or more SBs.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Marlins.

Batting 7th, Ryan Lavarnway was 0-4 with 1 BB against the Rangers.

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

Ryan Kalish pinch ran against the Rangers.

Michael Schwimer pitched 1 scoreless inning of relief on 2 Ks against the Braves.

Youk Bends The Knee To The Royals

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-5 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored against the Red Sox.

Pinch hitting, Ike Davis was 1-2 against the Marlins.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-4 with 1 run scored against the Reds.

Batting 8th, Ryan Kalish was 0-4 with 1 run scored against the Rangers.

Sam Fuld pinch ran against the Blue Jays.

Kevin Youkilis was scratched from the lineup due to a sore right knee.

Craig Breslow pitched 1/3 of an inning and gave up 1 run on 1 HBP against the Rangers.

Bullish On Kalish

Batting 8th, Ryan Kalish was 1-3 with 1 BB, 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 3rd) against the Rangers.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 with 1 double (his 12th) and 1 RBI against the Royals.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Red Sox.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-4 against the Reds.

Michael Schwimer pitched 2 innings and gave up 1 run on 1 hit and 2 Ks against the Braves.

Valencia Joins Breslow In Boston

Danny Valencia was traded to the Red Sox for Jeremias Pineda. Valencia was optioned to AAA.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 1-2 with 2 BBs, 1 HR (his 13th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Angels.

Batting 8th, Ryan Kalish was 1-4 with 1 double (his 3rd), 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 2nd) against the Twins.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 1-4 with 1 double (his 18th) and 1 run scored against the Padres. The double was off Jason Marquis.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-4 against the Cardinals.

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

Ian Kinsler had the day off.

Jason Marquis picked up his 7th win of the season (5th with the Padres). He went 6 1/3 innings and gave up 3 runs on 4 hits, 1 BB, and 5 Ks against the Mets.

Craig Breslow pitched 1/3 of an inning against the Twins.

Feldman's Winning Streak

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 2-3 with 1 BB, 1 HBP, 2 HRs (his 11th and 12th), 3 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the Angels.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 3-5 with 1 run scored against the Royals.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 2-5 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored against the Padres.

Batting 7th, Sam Fuld was 1-4 against the Orioles.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-3 with 1 RBI against the Cardinals.

Batting leadoff, Ryan Kalish was 0-2 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Twins.

Pinch hitting, Ryan Lavarnway was 0-1 against the Twins.

Scott Feldman picked up his 6th win of the season. He went 7 2/3 innings and gave up 2 runs on 6 hits, 1 BB, and 4 Ks against the Royals. His groundball to flyball ratio was 12-9. In his last 7 appearances (1 in relief), Feldman has 6 wins. In July, he had a 1.96 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP in 23 innings. For the season, he has 53 Ks against just 17 BBs, good for a 3.12 K/BB ratio.

Craig Breslow pitched 1/3 of an inning against the Twins.

Braun On the Cusp Of 30 HRs, 20 doubles, 20 SBs

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 3-5 with 2 doubles (his 18th and 19th) against the Cardinals. Braun is 1 HR shy of 30, 1 double shy of 20, and 1 SB shy of 20.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Royals.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Angels.

Batting 5th, Ryan Lavarnway was 1-5 with 1 double (his 1st) against the Twins.

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 1-4 against the Padres.

Batting 6th, Danny Valencia was 0-4 with 1 RBI against the Red Sox.

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

Craig Breslow pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief on 1 hit against the Twins.

Kinsler Clips The Angels' Wings

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 3-5 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 13th), 1 double (his 30th), 2 RBIs, and 4 runs scored against the Angels.

Batting 6th, Danny Valencia was 1-4 with 1 run scored against the Red Sox.

Batting 6th, Ryan Lavarnway was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Twins.

Batting 8th, Ryan Kalish was 0-3 against the Twins.

Pinch hitting, Ike Davis was 0-1 against the Giants.

Michael Scwhimer pitched 1 scoreless inning of relief on 2 BBs and 2 Ks against the Nationals.

Kinsler's Clutch Clout

Both Ryan Kalish and Ryan Lavarnway were recalled by the Red Sox.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 3-6 with 1 HR (his 12th), 1 double (his 29th), 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the Angels. Kinsler's bomb in the bottom of the 9th inning off Ernesto Frieri tied the game and sent it into extra innings. The Rangers would go on to win in the 10th inning.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-3 with 1 BB, 1 HBP, 1 HR (his 29th), 3 RBIs, and 3 runs scored against the Astros.

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 1-3 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 2nd), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the White Sox.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 1-3 with 2 BBs and 1 double (his 17th) against the Giants.

Batting 8th, Ryan Kalish was 1-3 with 1 BB against the Tigers.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 against the Twins.

Craig Breslow pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief on 1 hit and 2 Ks against the Tigers.