Today’s recommended picks

Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, Red Sox
7-for-16 (.438 AVG) vs. Rays starter Matt Garza; multiple hits in 7 of 12 G

Robinson Cano, 2B, Yankees
25-for-71 (.352 AVG) during 16-G hit streak

Ian Kinsler, 2B, Rangers
.489 AVG at home in ’09; 2-for-4 (.500 AVG) lifetime vs. A’s starter Dallas Braden

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

Yesterday’s results

Three entered the day tied for first place at 22 games, but only baltimore20 was able to make it 23, thanks to the selection of the O’s Brian Roberts (1-for-3). paquitos held steady at 22 with Ian Kinsler and the Rangers having their game postponed, but skyswat saw his lengthy streak come to an end with the completion of Ryan Braun’s 0-for-4 performance. Altogether, 17 fans finished the day with hitting streaks of at least 20 games.

 

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Ichiro Suzuki (SEA): 7.6%, 1-for-4
2. Kevin Youkilis (BOS): 5.5%, 0-for-0
3. Ryan Braun (MIL): 4.7%, 0-for-4
4. Ryan Howard (PHI): 4.0%, 2-for-4
5. Albert Pujols (STL): 3.2%, 2-for-4