Lavarnway More Than Doubles His RBI Total

Batting 6th, Ryan Lavarnway was 1-3 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 2nd), 4 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Blue Jays. The 4 RBIs Lavarnway had tied a career-high for a game, which he set last September. Coming into tonight, Lavarnway only had 3 RBIs on the season.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 1-3 with 1 BB, 1 HBP, 1 HR (his 19th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Twins.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-5 with 1 HR (his 17th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Mariners.

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

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 0-5 with 1 RBI against the Brewers.

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

Coming Down The Home Stretch

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-5 against the Indians.

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

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

Craig Breslow pitched 1 scoreless inning of relief on 1 BB and 1 K against the Yankees.

It's Gotta Be The Stache!

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 2-4 with 2 HRs (his 17th and 18th), 4 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the Tigers.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-4 with 1 double (his 40th) and 1 run scored against the Indians.

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

Pinch hitting, Ike Davis was 0-2 against the Nationals.

Sam Fuld was a late inning defensive replacement in left field against the Orioles.

Ryan Kalish was a late inning defensive replacement in right field against the Yankees.

Kinsler Approaching 40 Doubles

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 double (his 39th) and 1 RBI against the Indians. Kinsler's career-high in doubles for a season is 41, set back in 2008.

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

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Tigers.

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

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

Craig Breslow pitched 1 scoreless inning on 1 BB against the Yankees.

This Reaffirms Why Mondays Suck

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-2 with 2 BBs (1 IBB) against the Braves.

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Nationals.

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

The Wrist Is Acting Amiss

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 2-4 with 1 RBI against the Braves.

Batting leadoff, Ryan Kalish was 1-2 with 1 BB against the Blue Jays.

Batting 8th, Ryan Lavarnway was 1-3 with 1 double (his 4th) against the Blue Jays.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-3 against the Cardinals. Braun left the game after apparently re-aggravating his wrist.

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

Sam Fuld was late inning defensive replacement in left field against the Rangers.

Congrats Youk!

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

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 1-4 with 1 RBI against the Rangers.

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

Batting 6th, Ryan Lavarnway was 0-2 with 2 BBs and 1 run scored against the Blue Jays.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 with 1 BB against the Rays.

Kevin Youkilis was attending the birth of his child and so was held out of the lineup.

Braun Comes Up Big Again

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-6 with 1 HR (his 38th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Cardinals. Braun's blast in the 13th inning was the game-winner for the Brewers. His 38th HR is a new career-high for a season and was also his 100th RBI this year.

Batting 9th, Ryan Kalish was 1-2 against the Blue Jays.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 against the Rays.

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 0-2 with 2 BBs against the Braves.

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

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

Another Push For 30 SBs?

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-3 with 1 RBI and 1 SB (his 23rd) against the Marlins.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-5 with 1 triple (his 5th) and 1 run scored against the Royals. Kinsler's 5 triples are a career-high for a season.

Scott Feldman got a no-decision. He went 6 1/3 innings and gave up 3 runs on 6 hits, 0 BBs, and 6 Ks against the Royals.

A Tale Of Two Halves

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 1-3 with 2 BBs, 1 HR (his 26th), 3 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Cardinals. Ike's 3-run shot off Adam Wainwright in the 5th inning ended up being the game-winner for the Mets and once again secured the victory for R.A. Dickey.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-4 with 1 double (his 38th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Royals.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 1-2 with 1 BB and 2 runs scored against the Yankees.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 BB (IBB) and 1 double (his 29th) against the Marlins.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 0-3 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Twins.

Batting 7th, Ryan Lavarnway was 0-4 against the Mariners.

Call A Guy Out And He Takes One Out

Batting 7th, Ryan Lavarnway was 1-4 with 1 HR (his 1st), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Mariners. Lavarnway's rocket to left in the 6th inning turned out to be the game-winner for the Red Sox.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-5 with 1 double (his 28th) and 2 RBIs against the Marlins.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 double (his 37th) against the Royals.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 1-2 with 1 run scored against the Twins. Youk was among many Sox starters pulled early from the game in what turned out to be a blowout.

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

Ryan Kalish was a late inning defensive replacement in left field against the Mariners.

Craig Breslow picked up his 7th hold of the season (3rd with the Red Sox). He pitched 1/3 of an inning on 2 hits and 1 K against the Mariners.

Lavarnway Not Taking Advantage Of PT

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 2-3 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 13th), and 1 run scored against the Twins. Youk scored what turned out to be the game-winning run in the 7th inning.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-5 with 1 RBI against the Marlins.

Batting 8th, Ryan Kalish was 2-4 against the Mariners.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 double (his 22nd) against the Cardinals.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-5 against the Royals.

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

What More Can You Say About Him?

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-5 with 1 HR (his 37th), 3 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Pirates. Braun's 37 HRs tie a career-best that he set back in 2008.

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Marlins.

Pinch hitting, Sam Fuld was 1-2 against the Blue Jays.

Batting 2nd, Kevin Youkilis was 0-3 with 1 HBP against the Tigers. Youk is 0 for his last 19.

Batting 6th, Ryan Lavarnway was 0-4 against the A's.

Ian Kinsler sat out with lower back stiffness. Rookie phenom Jurickson Profar filled in for Kinsler and had a fantastic MLB debut. The Rangers offseason should be interesting...

Craig Breslow pitched 1 scoreless inning of relief on 2 Ks against the A's.

Feldman A Hard-Luck Loser

Batting 8th, Ryan Lavarnway was 1-3 against the A's.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-2 with 2 BBs (1 IBB) and 1 SB (his 22nd) against the Pirates.

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

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

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

Scott Feldman picked up his 11th loss of the season. He went 6 innings and gave up 4 runs on 6 hits, 1 BB, and 5 Ks against the Indians. His groundball to flyball ratio was 13-2.

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.