Fantasy Baseball Box Score Breakouts – 4/15/10
Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday.
David Huff, Cleveland Indians
Huff threw a complete game allowing just 2 runs on 4 hits. He improved to 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA.
Nick Punto, Minnesota Twins
Punto went 3 for 4 with 2 runs to raise his average to .269. He’s better known for his glove.
Jeff Keppinger, Houston Astros
Keppinger went 2 for 4 with a run an 3 RBIs. He’s hitting .391 on the year.
Bud Norris, Houston Astros
Norris went 5 innings for the win, allowing 1 unearned run while striking out 9. He’s 1-1 with a 3.52 ERA on the year.
Jim Edmonds, Milwaukee Brewers
Edmonds went 3 for 6 with 3 runs to raise his average to .269.
Casey McGehee, Milwaukee Brewers
McGehee went 1 for 3 with a HR and 3 RBIs. He’s hitting .333 with 3 HRs and 8 RBIs.
Ivan Rodriguez, Washington Nationals
I-Rod went 2 for 4 with a run and 2 RBIs to bring his average to .407.
Placido Polanco, Philadelphia Phillies
Another multi-hit game for Polanco. He went 2 for 5 with a run. He’s hitting .475.
Jeff Francoeur, New York Mets
Francoeur went 2 for 4 with a run. He’s now hitting .438.
Mike Pelfrey, New York Mets
Pelfrey threw seven scoreless innings for the win, allowing 5 hits with no walks and 6 Ks. He’s now 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA.
Martin Prado, Atlanta Braves
Prado went 2 for 5 with a HR. He’s hitting .459.
Alex Gonzalez, Toronto Blue Jays
Gonzalez is really feeling it. He went 4 for 5 with a run and 3 RBIs to bring his average to .349.
Cameron Maybin, Florida Marlins
What a difference a year makes. Maybin went 3 for 4 with 2 runs and a HR. He’s hitting .310.
Ben Sheets, Oakland A’s
Sheet threw 6 scoreless innings to pick up the win. He’s 1-0 with a 2.65 ERA.
Potent Middle Relievers:
Ron Mahay, Minnesota Twins: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (2 Ks in 2 IP)
Carlos Villanueva, Milwaukee Brewers: 2 IP, 0 runs, 4 Ks (10 Ks in 5 IP)
Jose Contreras, Philadelphia Phillies: 2/3 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (6 Ks in 3-2/3 IP)
Matt Palmer, Los Angeles Angels: 2 IP, 0 Runs, 4 Ks (7 Ks in 9 IP)
David Robertson, New York Yankees: 1-2/3 IP, 3 Ks (6 Ks in 4 IP)
Randy Williams, Chicago White Sox: 2 IP, 0 Runs, 3 Ks (4 Ks in 4-1/3 IP)
Sergio Santos, Chicago White Sox: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 3 Ks (7 Ks in 4 IP)
J.J. Putz, Chicago White Sox: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 3 Ks (9 Ks in 4-1/3 IP)
Scott Linebrink, Chicago White Sox: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 3 Ks (4 Ks in 4-1/3 IP)
Micah Owings, Cincinnati Reds: 2 IP, 1 Run, 3 Ks (8 Ks in 7 IP)
Clay Hensley, Florida Marlins: 2 IP, 0 Runs, 4 Ks (6 Ks in 5-2/3 IP)
Trouble Watch:
Chad Qualls blew his second save for Arizona. He gave up 2 runs on 3 hits adn 2 walks in 1 inning of work. His ERA stands at 8.31.
