Beat the Streak Report: Weekend, Aug. 12-14
Streakland diversified the portfolio in a favorable market on Thursday, hitting with top picks Miguel Cabrera (9.3 percent), Justin Upton (8.4) and Robinson Cano (7.0).
Jturner leads current streakers into the weekend, heading up the standings at 31 games. Make it another week, and season top dog Jonathan Roy might start sweating a little bit.
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Friday’s picks:
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Alexei Ramirez: .467 (7-for-15) since ’06 vs. Royals starter Luke Hochevar
Corey Hart: .368 (14-for-38) since ’06 vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm
Hunter Pence: .400 (6-for-15) since ’06 vs. Nationals starter Livan Hernandez
Feeling kinda spicy?
Mark Reynolds: .429 (6-for-14) since ’06 vs. Tigers starter Brad Penny
Gordon Beckham: .400 (6-for-15) since ’06 vs. Royals starter Luke Hochevar
Prince Fielder: .089 (4-for-45) since ’06 vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm
You’ll thank me later
Dan Uggla: .111 (1-for-9) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano
Asdrubal Cabrera: .000 (0-for-19) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Carl Pavano
Paul Konerko: .167 (3-for-18) since ’06 vs. Royals starter Luke Hochevar
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Ryan Howard: 25 home runs vs. Nationals starter Livan Hernandez
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Saturday’s picks:
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Miguel Montero: .467 (7-for-15) since ’06 vs. Mets starter Mike Pelfrey
Juan Pierre: .379 (11-for-29) since ’06 vs. Royals starter Jeff Francis
Billy Butler: .400 (6-for-15) since ’06 vs. Royals starter Jake Peavy
Raul Ibanez: .522 (12-for-23) since ’06 vs. Nationals starter John Lannan
Feeling kinda spicy?
Magglio Ordonez: .600 (6-for-10) since ’06 vs. Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie
Laynce Nix: .571 (8-for-14) since ’06 vs. Phillies starter Roy Oswalt
You’ll thank me later
Prince Fielder: .188 (3-for-16) since ’06 vs. Pirates starter Kevin Correia
Aubrey Huff: .083 (1-for-12) since ’06 vs. Marlins starter Javier Vazquez
Mike Napoli: .000 (0-for-15) since ’06 vs. A’s starter Trevor Cahill
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Evan Longoria: 17 home runs vs. Rays starter Evan Longoria
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Sunday’s picks:
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Robinson Cano: .400 (20-for-50) since ’06 vs. Rays starter James Shields
Ryan Braun: .556 (5-for-9) since ’06 vs. Pirates starter Charlie Morton
David Wright: .478 (11-for-23) since ’06 vs. D-backs starter Jason Marquis
Feeling kinda spicy?
Edwin Encarnacion: .455 (5-for-11) since ’06 vs. Angels starter Dan Haren
Casey Kotchman: .500 (5-for-10) since ’06 vs. Yankees starter Freddy Garcia
Kurt Suzuki: .455 (5-for-11) since ’06 vs. Rangers starter Matt Harrison
You’ll thank me later
Alex Gordon: .125 (2-for-16) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter John Danks
Curtis Granderson: .079 (3-for-38) since ’06 vs. Rays starter James Shields
Carlos Quentin: .143 (2-for-14) since ’06 vs. Royals starter Jeff Francis
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Justin Upton: 23 home runs vs. Mets starter Chris Capuano
Top MLB streakers
Dan Uggla: 31 games
Ryan Zimmerman: 19 games
Yadier Molina: 14 games
Jesus Guzman: 12 games
Nyjer Morgan: 12 games
Beat the Streak Report: Thursday, August 11
Another day, another Red Sox hitter disappointing more than a quarter of the Streaking population. Following in the footsteps of Dustin Pedroia, first baseman Adrian Gonzalez pulled the stunt last night with a 0-for-4 performance against the Twins.
Current champ jturner reached the 30-game threshold thanks to Robinson Cano but still sits a lengthy 10 days from challenging Jonanthan Roy for the season’s longest run and the $10,000 prize that comes with it.
Thursday’s picks:
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Nick Markakis: .444 (12-for-27) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter Mark Buehrle
Vladimir Guerrero: .367 (11-for-30) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter Mark Buehrle
Michael Brantley: .438 (7-for-16) since ’06 vs. Tigers starter Justin Verlander
Prince Fielder: .316 (6-for-19) since ’06 vs. Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter
Ryan Zimmerman: .385 (5-for-13) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Ryan Dempster
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Ryan Theriot: .385 (5-for-13) since ’06 vs. Brewers starter Yovani Gallardo
You’ll thank me later
Justin Upton: .000 (0-for-8) since ’06 vs. Astros starter Brett Myers
Asdrubal Cabrera: .167 (5-for-30) since ’06 vs. Tigers starter Justin Verlander
Billy Butler: .077 (1-for-13) since ’06 vs. Rays stater Jeff Niemann
Matt Holliday: .167 (2-for-12) since ’06 vs. Brewers starter Yovani Gallardo
Rick Ankiel: .154 (2-for-13) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Ryan Dempster
Top MLB streakers
Dan Uggla: 31 games
Ryan Zimmerman: 18 games
Yadier Molina: 13 games
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Paul Konerko: (26 home runs this season) vs. Orioles starter Chris Tillman
Beat the Streak Report: Wednesday, August 10
28.8 percent of your Streaks went down in flames with Dustin Pedroia‘s 0-for-2 last night, and former current leader Fatcat3415 was among the unlucky masses. Your new standings-toppers are tied at 29 games a pop, but no 30-Streak means no names on the ol’ Report for at least another 24 hours.
Wednesday’s picks
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Miguel Cabrera: .400 (4-for-10) since ’06 vs. Indians starter Ubaldo Jimenez
Martin Prado: .364 (8-for-22) since ’06 vs. Marlins starter Anibal Sanchez
Jason Bay: .353 (12-for-34) since ’06 vs. Padres starter Aaron Harang
David Wright: .667 (8-for-12) since ’06 vs. Padres starter Aaron Harang
Michael Young: .429 (9-for-21) since ’06 vs. Mariners starter Jason Vargas
Mike Napoli: .400 (8-for-20) since ’06 vs. Mariners starter Jason Vargas
Feeling kinda spicy?
Mark Kotsay: .500 (7-for-14) since ’06 vs. Cardinals starter Jake Westbrook
Jonny Gomes: .533 (8-for-15) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Rodrigo Lopez
You’ll thank me later…
Carl Crawford: .091 (1-for-11) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Nick Blackburn
Logan Morrison: .091 (1-for-11) since ’06 vs. Braves starter Tim Hudson
Delmon Young: .174 (4-for-23) since ’06 vs. Red Sox starter Jon Lester
Ichiro Suzuki: .211 (4-for-19) since ’06 vs. Rangers starter Derek Holland
Lance Berkman: .158 (3-for-19) since ’06 vs. Brewers starter Randy Wolf
Matt Holliday: .200 (5-for-25) since ’06 vs. Brewers starter Randy Wolf
Top MLB streakers
Dan Uggla: 30 games
Ryan Zimmerman: 17 games
Yadier Molina: 12 games
Jason Bay: 11 games
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Mark Teixeira: 32 home runs this season vs. Angels starter Garrett Richards
Beat the Streak Report: Tuesday, August 9
A whopping 21.7 percent of all selectors rolled with Jacoby Ellsbury yesterday, and the Red Sox outfielder came through with a 2-for-5 evening.
Current leader Fatcat3415 went against the grain with Michael Young, but the Rangers infielder made good with one hit in five trips to the plate. The Big Kitty’s 33-game run puts him within a week of tying jonroy73 for the season’s longest Streak.
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Tuesday’s picks:
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Carlos Lee: .455 (15-for-33) since ’06 vs. D-backs starter Jason Marquis
Dustin Pedroia: .600 (6-for-10) since ’06 vs. Francisco Liriano
Billy Butler: .500 (7-for-14) since ’06 vs. Rays starter James Shields
Ty Wigginton: .455 (5-for-11) since ’06 vs. Reds starter Dontrelle Willis
Victor Martinez: .455 (5-for-11) since ’06 vs. Indians starter Justin Masterson
Feeling kinda spicy?
Jason Michaels: .667 (8-for-12) since ’06 vs. D-backs starter Jason Marquis
Felix Pie: .583 (7-for-12) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter Gavin Floyd
You’ll thank me later …
Robinson Cano .176 (3-for-17) since ’06 vs. Angels starter Dan Haren
Hunter Pence: .184 (7-for-34) since ’06 vs. Dodgers starter Ted Lilly
Vladimir Guerrero: .167 (4-for-24) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter Gavin Floyd
Top MLB streakers
Dan Uggla: 29 games
Ryan Zimmerman: 16 games
Hideki Matsui: 15 games
Elvis Andrus: 12 games
Yadier Molina: 12 games
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Ryan Howard: 24 home runs this season vs. Dodgers starter Ted Lilly
Beat the Streak Report: Monday, August 8
Welcome to Week 19 of 26, Streakers. Contrary to popular belief, there’s still plenty to play for in this here Streaking game. New streaks won’t be long enough to compete for the $5.6 million grand prize, but don’t forget that our season winner receives 10 grand in real United States currency.
As of now, that’s still jonroy73 at 40 games. As of nine days from now, it could be current king fatcat3415. As of a couple weeks from now, it could be you. Forty-one is the goal. Get after it.
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Monday’s picks:
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Ramon Hernandez: .529 (9-for-17) since ’06 vs. Rockies starter Jason Hammel
Troy Tulowitzki: .714 (5-for-7) since ’06 vs. Reds starter Homer Bailey
Andre Ethier: .714 (5-for-7) since ’06 vs. Phillies starter Roy Halladay
David Ortiz: .412 (7-for-17) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Scott Baker
Jacoby Ellsbury: 417 (5-for-12) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Scott Baker
Feeling kinda spicy?
Fred Lewis: .778 (7-for-9) since ’06 vs. Rockies starter Jason Hammel
You’ll thank me later …
Adam Jones: .056 (1-for-18) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter John Danks
Alexei Ramirez: .063 (1-for-16) since ’06 vs. Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie
Joey Votto: .111 (1-for-9) since ’06 vs. Rockies starter Jason Hammel
Dustin Pedroia: .167 (2-for-12) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Scott Baker
Top MLB streakers
Dan Uggla: 28 games
Ryan Zimmerman: 16 games
Hideki Matsui: 15 games
Yadier Molina: 12 games
Elvis Andrus: 11 games
Yuniesky Betancourt: 10 games
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Paul Konerko: 26 home runs this season vs. Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie
Beat the Streak Report: Weekend, August 4-6
So ‘member a few weeks back when @MLB faced off in that BTS Battle Royale against Stephen Colbert?
He won, @MLB lost and there was much embarrassment and shame around BTS headquarters. Heads were rolled and stern lectures were given (Youkilis against Big Game James? Really???).
Well, now Mr. Colbert is cashing in on his victory. As promised, the keys to @MLB are in his hands for 24 hours beginning Friday at 12 AM.
Follow along right here — he could say literally anything.
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Friday’s picks:
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• Corey Hart: .545 AVG (6-for-11) since ’06 vs. Astros starter J.A. Happ
• Melky Cabrera: .625 AVG (5-for-8) since ’06 vs. Tigers starter Rick Porcello
• Matt Holliday: .625 AVG (5-for-8) since ’06 vs. Marlins starter Anibal Sanchez
Feeling kinda spicy?
• Angel Pagan: .500 AVG (79-for-18) since ’06 vs. Braves starter Tim Hudson
You’ll thank me later …
• Justin Upton: .182 AVG (6-for-33) since ’06 vs. Dodgers starter Chad Billingsley
• Joey Votto: .190 AVG (4-for-21) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Ryan Dempster
Home Run BTS pick:
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• Emilio Bonifacio: .714 AVG (5-for-7) since ’06 vs. Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter
• Todd Helton: .423 AVG (11-for-26) since ’06 vs. Nationals starter Livan Hernandez
• Marlon Byrd: .625 AVG (5-for-8) since ’06 vs. Reds starter Johnny Cueto
Feeling kinda spicy?
• Jorge Posada: .476 AVG (10-for-21) since ’06 vs. Red Sox starter John Lackey
You’ll thank me later …
• Alex Gordon: .148 AVG (4-for-27) since ’06 vs. Tigers starter Justin Verlander
• David Wright: .083 AVG (1-for-16) since ’06 vs. Braves starter Tommy Hanson
Home Run BTS pick:
• Paul Konerko: (25 HR this season) vs. Twins starter Carl Pavano
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• Miguel Cabrera: .500 AVG (8-for-16) since ’06 vs. Royals starter Bruce Chen
• Michael Cuddyer: .451 AVG (23-for-51) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter John Danks
• David Ortiz: .417 AVG (7-for-17) since ’06 vs. Yankees starter Freddy Garcia
Feeling kinda spicy?
• Mike Aviles: .636 AVG (7-for-11) since ’06 vs. Yankees starter Freddy Garcia
You’ll thank me later …
• Lance Berkman: .100 AVG (1-for-10) since ’06 vs. Marlins starter Javier Vazquez
• Justin Upton: .000 AVG (0-for-13) since ’06 vs. Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw
Home Run BTS pick:
• Josh Hamilton: (13 HR this season) vs. Indians starter Josh Tomlin
Top MLB streakers
Dan Uggla: 25 games
Freddie Freeman: 18 games
Adrian Gonzalez: 14 games
Ryan Zimmerman: 13 games
Beat the Streak Report: Thursday, August 4
BTS D-Day passed yesterday, but the Streaking continues. Your fearless current leader, simon_s999, sits at 30 games. Thursday’s roadmap to Streakland fame and fortune is below.
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Thursday’s picks:
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Michael Young: 533 (8-for-15) since ’06 vs. Tigers starter Brad Penny
Miguel Cabrera: .667 (4-for-6) since ’06 vs. Rangers starter Alexi Ogando
Vladimir Guerrero: .444 (4-for-9) since ’06 vs. Royals starter Jeff Francis
Feeling kinda spicy?
Mark Reynolds: .400 (10-for-25) since ’06 vs. Royals starter Jeff Francis
You’ll thank me later …
Omar Infante: .160 (4-for-25) since ’06 vs. Cardinals starter Kyle Lohse
Michael Cuddyer: .167 (4-for-24) since ’06 vs. Angels starter Dan Haren
Carlos Beltran: .125 (1-for-8) since ’06 vs. Phillies starter Cliff Lee
Top MLB streakers
Dan Uggla: 25 games
Freddie Freeman: 18 games
Adrian Gonzalez: 13 games
Hideki Matsui: 12 games
Yadier Molina: 12 games
Ryan Zimmerman: 12 games
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Ian Kinsler: 2 career home runs vs. Tigers starter Brad Penny
Beat the Streak Report: Wednesday, August 3
Well, well, well doorsrule — how about that BTS Report curse now? You chose not to answer our oh-so-friendly email interview questions, and your 36-game streak still went down in flames on Jimmy Rollins‘ 0-fer. Take note, future 35-gamers: Deprive the readers of the juicy personal tidbits they demand at your own streak’s peril.
Anyway, doorsrule is now old news and Simon_s999 tops the new current standings at 29 games. We recommend rehearsing your own answers now, just in case a certain missive hits your inbox in about a week …
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Wednesday’s picks:
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Joe Mauer: 667 (10-for-15) since ’06 vs. Angels starter Joel Pineiro
Melky Cabrera: .407 (11-for-27) since ’06 vs. Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie
Nelson Cruz: .455 (5-for-11) since ’06 vs. Tigers starter Doug Fister
Cameron Maybin: .455 (5-for-11) since ’06 vs. Dodgers starter Ted Lilly
Erick Aybar: .417 (5-for-12) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Scott Baker
Adam Jones: .417 (5-for-12) since ’06 vs. Royals starter Luke Hochevar
Feeling kinda spicy?
Ryan Raburn: .667 (6-for-9) since ’06 vs. Rangers starter Matt Harrison
You’ll thank me later …
Robinson Cano: .125 (2-for-16) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter Gavin Floyd
Howard Kendrick: .091 (1-for-11) since ’06 vs. Twins starter Scott Baker
Michael Cuddyer: .182 (1-for-11) since ’06 vs. Angels starter Joel Pineiro
Lance Berkman: .188 (3-for-16) since ’06 vs. Brewers starter Randy Wolf
Carlos Beltran: .182 (2-for-11) since ’06 vs. Diamondbacks starter Jason Marquis
Top MLB streakers
Dan Uggla: 24 games
Freddie Freeman: 17 games
Justin Upton: 14 games
Adrian Gonzalez: 12 games
Hideki Matsui: 11 games
Yadier Molina: 11 games
Ryan Zimmerman: 11 games
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Joey Votto: (17 home runs this season) vs. Astros starter Jordan Lyles
Beat the Streak Report: Tuesday, August 2
With Andrew McCutchen‘s seventh-inning single last night, current leader doorsrule advanced to 36 games and moved into a tie with jero07 and bclark2779 for fourth place in the 2011 standings.
We”d love to tell you a little more about our leader — you know, the standard likes, dislikes, favorite Doors song routine — but the bat signal we sent out yesterday has so far gone unanswered. Is it possible that doorsrule is familiar with the (alleged, so-called, vastly-overblown) BTS Report Curse? We told you guys to keep that whole thing on the 15-day Down Low.
Either way, Mr. Morrison, the people demand answers in the form of random tidbits about your personal life. Hit me up before it’s too late.
Annnnd just a friendly reminder that tomorrow is the final day to start a new Streak with an opportunity to reach 57 games. Our advice: don’t lose.
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Tuesday’s picks:
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Joe Mauer: .625 (10-for-16) since ’06 vs. Angels starter Ervin Santana
Seth Smith: .727 (8-for-11) since ’06 vs. Phillies starter Kyle Kendrick
Andrew McCutchen: .538 (7-for-13) since ’06 vs. Cubs starter Randy Wells
Johnny Damon: .538 (7-for-13) since ’06 vs. Blue Jays starter Ricky Romero
Gaby Sanchez: .556 (5-for-9) since ’06 vs. Mets starter Chris Capuano
Jose Bautista: .421 (8-for-19) since ’06 vs. Rays starter David Price
Robinson Cano: .500 (5-for-10) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter John Danks
Darwin Barney: .455 (5-for-11) since ’06 vs. Pirates starter Kevin Correia
Feeling kinda spicy?
Alex Gonzalez: .467 (7-for-15) since ’06 vs. Nationals starter John Lannan
Alex Rios: .438 (7-for-16) since ’06 vs. Yankees starter Phil Hughes
You’ll thank me later …
Curtis Granderson: .043 (1-for-23) since ’06 vs. White Sox starter John Danks
Jay Bruce: .043 (1-for-23) since ’06 vs. Astros starter Wandy Rodriguez
Shane Victorino: .063 (1-for-16) since ’06 vs. Rockies starter Aaron Cook
Matt Kemp: .083 (1-for-12) since ’06 vs. Padres starter Mat Latos
Elvis Andrus: .083 (1-for-12) since ’06 vs. Tigers starter Max Scherzer
Top MLB streakers
Dan Uggla: 23 games
Freddie Freeman: 16 games
Justin Upton: 13 games
Adrian Gonzalez: 11 games
Brandon Phillips: 11 games
Ben Zobrist: 12 games
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Ryan Howard: (21 home runs this season) vs. Rockies starter Aaron Cook
Beat the Streak Report: Monday, August 1
Since baseball is all about the sabermetrics these days, we present two figures for your Monday perusal:
35 is the Streak amassed by current leader doorsrule. Channeling the spirit of Jim Morrison, ‘Rule had ridden the storm to the season’s sixth-longest Streak and moved to within five days of matching Jonathan Roy for the 2011’s longest run.
3 is the number of days remaining to start a new Streak with a chance of reaching 57 games before the end of the season. That’s right, Streakers: Wednesday is D-day. Kick it into high gear now and you could be bidding $5.6 millon on concert-worn Morrison memorabilia come October.
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Monday’s picks:
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Martin Prado: .414 (12-for-29) since ’06 vs. Nationals starter Livan Hernandez
Ichiro Suzuki: .500 (9-for-18) since ’06 vs. A’s starter Trevor Cahill
Alexei Ramirez: .421 (8-for-19) since ’06 vs. Yankees starter CC Sabathia
Ryan Zimmerman: .370 (10-for-27) since ’06 vs. Braves starter Jair Jurrjens
Gaby Sanchez: .385 (5-for-13) since ’06 vs. Mets starter Mike Pelfrey
Prince Fielder: .353 (6-for-17) since ’06 vs. Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter
Feeling kinda spicy?
Reed Johnson: .615 (8-for-13) since ’06 vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm
Omar Infante: .565 (13-for-23) since ’06 vs. Mets starter Mike Pelfrey
You’ll thank me later …
Travis Hafner: .067 (1-for-15) since ’06 vs. Red Sox starter John Lackey
Asdrubal Cabrera: .118 (2-for-17) since ’06 vs. Red Sox starter John Lackey
Marlon Byrd: .167 (3-for-18) since ’06 vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm
Jose Reyes: .091 (1-for-11) since ’06 vs. Marlins starter Javier Vazquez
Pablo Sandoval: .176 (3-for-17) since ’06 vs. Diamondbacks starter Ian Kennedy
Top MLB streakers
Dan Uggla: 22 games
Freddie Freeman: 15 games
Cliff Pennington: 15 games
Justin Upton: 12 games
Jon Jay: 11 games
Ben Zobrist: 12 games
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Mike Stanton: (24 home runs this season) vs. Mets starter Mike Pelfrey
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