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Albert Pujols picks up two more RBI
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
Ben Revere continues red-hot May
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
Revere doubled once and singled twice. Revere has been on fire in May, as he is 16 for 41 (.390) with a .908 OPS. However, his cold April has his overall line at just .260/.302/.398.
Alex Gordon continues impressive May run
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
Gordon has 10 multi-hit games in May, which has helped result in a .400 average (30 for 75) in 18 games. He also has a .432 on-base percentage, .587 slugging percentage, 1.019 OPS, three home runs, five doubles, 12 runs and 12 RBI this month.
Aaron Hicks to remain low in batting order
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
Hicks is batting .125 (2 for 16) with one double and two RBI in five games batting seventh. His best numbers come from the eighth spot in the lineup, where Hicks is batting .197 (14 for 71) with a .310 on-base percentage, three home runs and 10 RBI in 23 games.
Jason Heyward scores twice against Twins
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
Heyward doubled as well. He's now 5 for 19 with two doubles since returning from the disabled list. Although he hasn't homered since his return, a .263 average and .391 on-base percentage are a far sight better than the respective .121 and .261 marks he carried into his DL stint.
Andy Dirks becoming steady offensive contributor
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
Dirks is batting .302 (19 for 63) with a .556 slugging percentage, one triple, two doubles, two stolen bases, four walks, 10 RBI and 11 runs in his last 16 games. His average has gone from .200 to .252 in that span.
Miguel Cabrera having ridiculous May
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
Cabrera is batting .464 (13 for 28) with a 1.107 slugging percentage, three doubles, five home runs and nine RBI during his hitting streak. For the month of May, Cabrera is batting .413 with a .813 slugging percentage, 1.296 OPS, six doubles, eight home runs and 21 RBI in 18 games.
Freddie Freeman knocks in two
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
Freeman's RBI single in the 10th inning won it for Atlanta. He also doubled in a run and scored a run. His line is up to .293/.365/.407.
Curtis Granderson 'ready to take off'?
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
"The swing is getting there," Granderson said, per the New York Post. "No matter what, you’re going to run through tough at-bats. No matter what you do in extended spring training or in the minors, there’s nothing that can replicate what you find here. Physically, I’m ready."
Yankees manager Joe Girardi is confident Granderson is about to hit his stride.
"He’s starting to drive some balls," Girardi said. "I think he’s getting closer and about ready to take off."
Rafael Montero on radar for promotion
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
Montero, who was recently promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas from Double-A Binghamton, is 4-4 with a 3.38 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in nine starts. He also has struck out 59 batters and walked just seven in 53 1/3 innings.
