| Houston | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | LOB | AVG |
| Tejada, SS | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .342 |
| Boston | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | LOB | AVG |
| Lugo, SS | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .314 |
Miguel Tejada and Julio Lugo had big days yesterday, both collecting four hits. I was skeptical of Tejada this year in Houston due to all the issues surrounding him that could affect him mentally, but fresh off declaring his true age to the world he has continued to rake. I might change my opinion of Tejada if he keeps this up, but I still wouldn't be targetting him in a keeper league.
Julio Lugo underperformed last year and while I don't think he is a .300 hitter this year he should prove useful as the Red Sox seem to not mind playing a little small-ball at the end of the lineup with Lugo, Coco Crisp (still out with a sore hamstring, I don't know if he is ever going to get traded), and Jacoby Ellsbury. Lugo's power has all but disappeared, but he will rack up some steals and runs for you and might be the AL version of Ryan Theriot. I actually like Theriot a little more this year, although Lugo probably went first in mixed league drafts.
| Chi Cubs | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | ERA |
| Zambrano (W, 3-1) | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2.67 |
Carlos Zambrano picked up the win and looked very composed and dominant at times in this game, though it might not show in his final stat line. On the ESPN Broadcast of this game Orel Hershiser mentioned how he has calmed down some, possibly due to the Cubs curtailing his excessive use of caffeine and energy drinks. There might actually be something to that as his performance this year has been encouraging.
Infield Singles
| Texas | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | LOB | AVG |
| Hamilton, CF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .305 |
Josh Hamilton keeps on hitting for the Rangers and continues making those who drafted him as a top 25 outfielder look good. He's doing this with good contact and power, so don't start thinking of selling high. He can hit some home runs and maintain a good average for you.
| Philadelphia | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | LOB | AVG |
| Burrell, LF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .364 |
Pat Burrell is the poster boy for selling high. He's still striking out plenty and he isn't going to be hitting like this all season. 40% of his batted balls are falling in for hits, not at all sustainable. Let someone else believe he can have an MVP year, I know I heard some of the announcers on ESPN last night thinking he could. If you happen to be in a league with them, congratulations, make a trade!
| Milwaukee | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | ERA |
| Villanueva | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5.09 |
Carlos Villanueva didn't exactly stink up the joint, but his four walks to one strikeout wasn't a shining performance with his rotation spot possibly on the line. Look at Manny Parra's outing today; whoever pitches worse may find themselves in the minors.
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