Smokin’
Johan Santana, Twins
10 straight wins for likely AL Cy Young winner.
Josh Beckett, Marlins
Where was this all year? Strikes out 9 in 8 innings.
Phil Nevin, Padres
4 homers, 8 RBIs in his last 6 games.
David Wells, Padres
Wins his 4th straight decision, even drives in 2.
Terrmel Sledge, Expos
Homers in his 2nd straight game.
Pedro Martinez, Red Sox
He’s been lights-out since the All-Star break, improving to 7-2 after his win Wednesday.
Chokin’
Matt Morris, Cardinals He’s now allowed 34 homers this season. Hello, postseason crash.
Tim Hudson, A’s Granted, nobody’s beating Boston these days, but 7 runs in 3 innings …
Cliff Floyd, Mets Mired in a 2-for-22 slump this month, with no homers.
Laynce Nix, Rangers No homers, 3 RBIs since Aug. 17.
Erik Bedard, Orioles Tagged for 7 runs in 2 innings, but 6 were unearned.
