Today’s Recommended Picks

James Loney

• .636 AVG (7-for-11) lifetime vs. Rockies starter Jorge De La Rosa

Prince Fielder

• .545 AVG (6-for-11) lifetime vs. Reds starter Micah Owings

Ryan Braun

• .500 AVG (6-for-12) lifetime vs. Reds starter Micah Owings

 

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

 

Yesterday’s results

For the first time all week, each BTS heavy hitter marched on towards the ultimate goal of 57 in a row.  Overall leader jagzrule77 notched his 36th consecutive correct pick by choosing Carlos Lee, who responded with a 3-for-4 night. 

Staying on his tail and in sole possession of second place was thatsawinner, who rode the hot bat of Miguel Cabrera (1-for-5) to a 35-game streak. 

Remaining in a tie for third were cwahl and phadrus74, who went with Derek Jeter (1-for-4) and Joe Mauer (2-for-4), respectively, to extend their runs to 34 games each.

 

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Ichiro Suzuki (SEA): 12.6%, 0-for-0
2. Derek Jeter (NYY): 10.3%, 1-for-4
3. Joe Mauer (MIN): 7.1%, 2-for-4
4. Dustin Pedroia (BOS): 6.6%, 1-for-4
5. Chone Figgins (LAA): 4.9%, 2-for-3