Smokin’
Corey Koskie, Twins
Slugging: 6 homers, 11 RBIs in his last 9 games.
Mike Lowell, Marlins
2-for-3, HR, 5 RBIs; 9-game hitting streak.
Oliver Perez, Pirates
Wins his 3rd straight decision, strikes out 9.
David Wells, Padres
Comes 1 out shy of shutting out Mets.
Rafael Furcal, Braves
Has hit safely in all but 5 games this month, with 10 steals.
Adrian Beltre, Dodgers
1st in the majors to hit 40 HRs. Compare that to 23 last
season, and that .334 average is nice too (.240 last season).
Chokin’
Russ Ortiz, Braves 4 runs, 6 walks allowed in 5 innings; takes 3rd straight no-decision.
Bob Wickman, Indians Closer blows a tie for 2nd straight game; ERA up to 3.57.
Luis Castillo, Marlins 7-for-46 with no steals in his last 13 games.
Brian Roberts, Orioles Sees his 6-game hitting streak snapped; just 1 steal all month.
Jason Kendall, Pirates 1 HR and 11 RBIs since the All-Star break. Power. Outage.
