Smokin’
A.J. Burnett, Marlins
Strikes out a team-record 14 batters in a win.
Albert Pujols, Cardinals
Hits 40th HR, reaches 100 RBIs for 4th straight year.
Jason Marquis, Cardinals
On a roll: Wins 10th straight decision.
Cesar Izturis, Dodgers
10-for-18, 5 runs, 3 RBIs, 2 steals in his last 4 games.
Carlos Beltran, Astros
Cub-killer has 6 HRs, 11 RBIs on 7-game hitting streak.
Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
16 multihit games in August. He’s up to
212 hits this season; average up to .369.
Chokin’
Octavio Dotel, A’s He’s been solid since the break but gave up back-to-back HRs in the 9th.
Kris Benson, Mets Takes 2nd straight loss; has allowed 3 runs in last 4 starts.
Daryle Ward, Pirates Slumping: 6-for-34 with 1 HR, 4 RBIs in his last 10 games.
Sidney Ponson, Orioles Knocked around for 12 hits and 5 runs but somehow wins.
Wes Obermueller, Brewers Knocked around for 10 hits and 4 runs. And did not win.
