Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday.
Gio Gonzalez, Oakland A’s
Gio gave up 2 runs on 3 hits with 8 Ks in 6-2/3 innings to improve to 3-1 with a 3.45 ERA.
Kyle Lohse, St. Louis Cardinals
Lohse got a no-decision despite holding the Reds to 1 run on 5 hits in 7 innings. He struck out 8 and lowered his ERA to 5.28.
Andruw Jones, Chicago White Sox
Jones went 2 for 4 against the Yankees and smacked his 7th and 8th HRs of the season. He’s now hitting .276.
Troy Glaus, Atlanta Braves
Glaus went 3 for 5 with 4 RBIs. He’s hitting .221 with 13 RBIs.
Aubrey Huff, San Francisco Giants
Huff went 3 for 4 with 2 runs, a HR, and an RBI. He’s hitting .272.
Juan Uribe, San Francisco Giants
Uribe went 1 for 4 with a HR and 3 RBIs. He’s hitting .309 with 16 RBIs.
Chris Volstad, Florida Marlins (pictured)
Volstad threw a complete gave giving up 1 run on 4 hits with 8 Ks. He improved to 2-2 with a 4.45 ERA.
Potent Middle Relievers:
J.J. Putz, Chicago White Sox: 1-1/3 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (14 Ks, 9 IP)
Tim Stauffer, San Diego Padres: 2-1/3 IP, 0 Runs, 4 Ks (16 Ks, 15-1/3 IP)
D.J. Carrasco, Pittsburgh Pirates: 1-2/3 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (18 Ks, 19-2/3 IP)
Originally published at LestersLegends.com.
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