A Tradeoff

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-4 with 1 run scored against the Astros. Braun is 13 for 25 so far in August. However, he has 0 extra-base hits.

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 1-4 with 1 double (his 9th) and 1 RBI against the Indians.

Gabe Kapler was 1-2 with 1 double (his 4th) and 1 RBI against the Blue Jays.

Batting 8th, Brad Ausmus was 1-4 against the Nationals.

Ike Davis was 0-0 with 1 BB against the Phillies.

Scott Feldman pitched 4 2/3 innings and gave up 3 runs on 3 hits, 1 BB, and 2 Ks against the A's. Not too bad considering the Rangers needed Feldman to eat up innings in middle relief because his replacement in the rotation, Rich Harden, couldn't get through the 3rd inning.

Craig Breslow pitched 1 inning and gave up 1 run on 1 hit, 1 BB, and 1 K against the Rangers.