Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday.
Jake Westbrook, Cleveland Indians
Westbrook gave up one run in six innings to improve to 5-4 with a 4.69 ERA.
Orlando Cabrera, Cincinnati Reds
Cabrera went 3-for-4 with an RBI. He’s hitting .247 with 28 RBIs.
Anthony Lerew, Kansas City Royals
Lerew gave up one run on three hits in six innings for his first career victory.
Paul Maholm, Pittsburgh Pirates (pictured)
Maholm gave up one run in eight innings to improve to 5-6 with a 3.98 ERA.
Scott Hairston, San Diego Padres
Hairston went 2-for-5 with his eighth home run and four RBI (19). He’s hitting just .227.
Potent Middle Relievers
Brian Sanches, FL: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (17 Ks, 23-/3 IP)
Brandon Lyon, HOU: 1-1/3 IP, 0 Runs, 4 Ks (26 Ks, 33-1/3 IP)
Joel Pulchino, HOU: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (28 Ks, 29 IP)
Jesse Crain, MIN: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (25 Ks, 31 IP)
Rafael Betancourt, COL: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (33 Ks, 27 IP)
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