Today’s recommended picks

Mike Cameron, OF, Brewers
11-for-18 (.611 AVG) lifetime vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm; 6-for-14 (.429 AVG) in past 4 G

Bill Hall, 3B, Brewers
14-for-25 (.560 AVG) lifetime vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm

Orlando Hudson, 2B, Dodgers
Hit safely in 12 of 13 G; 5-for-13 (.385 AVG) lifetime vs. Giants starter Jonathan Sanchez

BTS all-time leader: Michael Karatzia, 49
MLB all-time leader: Joe DiMaggio, 56

Yesterday’s results

With the regular season a little over three weeks old, there is finally one participant standing alone at the top of the Beat the Streak standings. www.martymuzic took over sole possession of first place at 22 games with his selection of Washington’s Nick Johnson, who extended his own hit streak to 11 games with a home run vs. the Phillies yesterday. Let’s see if our current BTS champion can continue to make sweet music with his picks, as the nine second-place contestants tied at 21 games are just waiting for their chance to slide into first.

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Dustin Pedroia (BOS): 8.2%, 0-for-3
2. Brian Roberts (BAL): 6.6%, 1-for-4
3. Derek Jeter (NYY): 4.1%, 1-for-4
4. Albert Pujols (STL): 3.9%, 1-for-5
5. Evan Longoria (TB): 3.8%, 2-for-3