LaHair's streak comes to an end: A 0-for-4 performance Wednesday against the Phillies ended Bryan LaHair's streak of reaching base safely at 32 games. I keep it simple, LaHair told MLB.com. I stick to my approach. Ive been doing this for awhile. Im just real comfortable at the plate, try to get on base for the team. I try to give guys like [Alfonso Soriano] and [Ian] Stewart the chance to drive me in, just like the guys in front of me are trying to let me drive them in. Its a chain effect for the whole offense. (Updated 05/17/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
LaHair did score a run Wednesday, but he reached base by an error, which doesn't count toward the streak. The only at-bats that count are ones that increase on-base percentage. Nonetheless, LaHair has been a huge surprise to begin the 2012 season and we now see why the Cubs named him their starting first baseman over prospect Anthony Rizzo. After hitting .390 in April, LaHair's average has dropped to .339 in May. However, it's not like he's mired in a terrible slump. He's still bating .283 with five homers in 14 May games. LaHair is worth starting in all Fantasy formats. (Updated 05/17/2012).
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05/18/2012 17:26 Beckham's HR the difference for Sox
Gordon Beckham hit a tie-breaking homer in the eighth inning Friday and the Chicago White Sox overcame the loss of star Paul Konerko to beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in what was likely Kerry Wood's final major league game.
05/18/2012 16:22 David DeJesus called out after Gordon Beckham's tackle
Cubs outfielder David DeJesus was called out after White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham pushed him off the bag at second during Friday's game at Wrigley Field.
05/18/2012 15:12 Paul Konerko leaves game after being hit in face by pitch
White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko left Friday's game at Wrigley Field after being hit in the face by a pitch from Jeff Samardzija in the third inning.