Beat the Streak Report: Wednesday, June 29
A lot of BTS players would have crossed off the entire opposing lineup when they saw Zack Greinke‘s name on the probable pitchers list.
Our current leader is apparently not one of those players.
Jonroy73 showed no fear of the Brewers right-hander last night, rolling with Robinson Cano and hitting paydirt on the second baseman’s second-inning RBI single. Although Greinke entered the game with a 4.77 ERA, his history of dominance made Mr. Roy’s Tuesday pick a little riskier than most. Hey, live by the Yankees lineup, die by the Yankees lineup, we guess.
Anyway, only seven players in Major League history have reached jonroy’s total of 38 games. A hit tonight would tie him with Paul Molitor‘s 39 game run in 1987. Good luck and Bourn-speed.
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Wednesday’s picks:
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Casey Blake: .467 (7-for-15) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Scott Baker
Pablo Sandoval: .444 (4-for-9) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Ryan Dempster
Jason Giambi: .444 (4-for-9) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter Mark Buehrle
Robinson Cano: .357 (5-for-14) since ’06 vs. Brewers starter Shaun Marcum
Derrek Lee: .346 (9-for-26) since ’06 vs. Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter
Feeling kinda spicy?
Edwin Encarnacion: .448 (13-for-29) since ’06 vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm
Mark Reynolds: .500 (4-for-8) since ’06 vs. Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter
You’ll thank me later …
Adam Kennedy: .182 (4-for-22) since ’06 vs. Braves starter Derek Lowe
Placido Polanco: .176 (3-for-17) since ’06 vs. Red Sox starter John Lackey
Michael Bourn: .100 (1-for-10) since ’06 vs. Rangers starter Colby Lewis
Top MLB streakers
Ryan Braun: 18 games
Nick Markakis: 17 games
Michael Young: 13 games
Prince Fielder: 10 games
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Ryan Howard: (16 HR this season) vs. Red Sox starter John Lackey
Beat the Streak Report 
Picked Damo w/ the leader, but not seeing anyone else in between us. I’m not sure if I should feel concerned or relieved.
Answer: Always feel concerned when you have double digit streaks.
Volquez hasn’t been great in last several outings, allowing over 1 hit per inning on average but pitches better during daytime and away.
Damon hit safely in only 3 of last 8 games & has a home average of just 220
Those are simply stats. But like any pick; gotta put the ball in play and then hope for the best
It is slightly concerning when the opposing pitcher has a 3-run lead and hasn’t given up their first hit yet after 4 innings. I have Casey Kotchman today and he walked during his first appearance. He’s due up first next inning, so let’s hope he cancels the post-game show
I think the batting gods heard me or something. Single to left and I’m done for the day. Ken, I’d love to root for you, but since you and the leader both picked the same player, I need you to sacrifice yourself. 😉
The leader & you move on today
*wipes brow* . I was thinking about how awful it would be to have a deep streak and to select the same player as someone sitting at 56.
You know how to solve that problem don’t you? You make sure you’re the one with 56
Those that picked A-Gone best hope he gets a hit in first 2 or 3 ABs. Probably won’t be in the game towards the end if score is close. He’s playing outfield today unless manager changes his mind before game starts.
You don’t think he’d be moved to 1st late in the game if its still close for defensive purposes?
Possible. Guess depends maybe on whether or not BOS is winning and if Ortiz is hot?
Leader is getting lucky so their days are numbered.
Yeah, 18 or less
@Champ88: If Granderson hits today, wife beats my season high and will be at 11. Ouch 😉
Don’t think I have to worry about it now. Grandy 0-2 & 2 BB. Need MIL to score 3+ runs in 8/9th innings or NYY to bat around in the 8th for him to come up again.
LOL. Good one Lav. They will fall before the weekend.
LaV’s List
Wednesday’s Top Picks of the current Top2500,
123 Batters picked overall
Batter, Times Picked, Percentage
Jose Reyes 265 10.6 (3RD)GOOD
Miguel Cabrera 221 8.84 (2ND)GOOD
Adrian Gonzalz 209 8.36 GOOD
Curtis Grandrsn 157 6.28
Josh Hamilton 139 5.56
Michael Young 139 5.56
Dustin Pedroia 103 4.12 GOOD
Asdrubl Cabrera 88 3.52 GOOD
Ryan Braun 71 2.84 GOOD
Shane Victorino 57 2.28 GOOD
Robinson Cano 54 2.16 GOOD
No Selection 51 2.04
Troy Tulowitzki 22 0.88 (4TH)
Johnny Damon 12 0.48 (1RST)GOOD
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Highest “No Selection” 😛 pg# 11 with streak of 15 back to zero.
Yesterday’s Top2500 Reset rate was 30.96% with ROBO-KEMP reseting the most.
There was also 5.08% PPD due to players not playing. These streakers do not reset, but did not increase either.
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Got Pinched OR 1/2 AB Wonders
TOP2500 saved or reset by PHA (going to include any pinch hitters and/or double switch, 2 AB or Less)
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J Loney LAD, RESET 3 WERE 13,13,10 GAMERS
E Chavez TEX, RESET 1 WAS 16 GAMER
J Giambi COL, RESET 1 WAS 12 GAMER
B Wallace HOU, SAVED 1 WAS 14 GAMER
C Dickerson NYY, RESET 1 DEF SWITCH, WAS 12 GAMER
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Bloggers Group Top2500
UserName, Streak, Page#, Rank, Pick, (Times picked in top2500)
YanksGiantsDevils33, 17, pg 8 , 186, SANDOVAL (PICKED 28X) GOOD
heyya, 16, pg 9, 186, CUDDYER (PICKED 8X) 0-FER
Kenfucious, 16, pg 10, 186, DAMON (PICKED 12X) GOOD
ChiSox07, 13, pg 22, 525, KOTCHMAN (PICKED 15X) GOOD
dave55, 13, pg 23, 525, PERALTA (PICKED 18X)
tomfootball17, 12, pg 40, 757, MIKE YOUNG (PICKED 139X)
00LIber, 11, pg 44, 1007, ASDRUBAL (PICKED 88X) GOOD
Jagx, 10, pg 64, 1578, MIKE YOUNG (PICKED 139X)
trixiewright, 10, pg 100+, 1578, MARKAKIS (PICKED 7X) GOOD
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Bloggers Reset Yesterday
NONE
GL to all
M
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