the majors

Ryan Howard had a tough week, after coming on strong for 6 weeks. Ryno is 6 for 25 (.240) in August, although he did hit 2 home runs, which gives him a share a the NL lead with 32 and now has 97 RBI. Howard will top 100 RBI for the 3rd consecutive season, and has 450 at this moment for his career.

Cole Hamels lost both of his starts this week, giving up 8 runs, 6 earned in just 12.1 innings. Cole is 9-8, 4.35 for the year and has not won a game since July 3.

Kyle Kendrick won his only start this week, and has run his record to a very impressive 10-5, 4.37. Kyle now has a career mark in the major leagues of 20-9, 4.13 in 43 starts in a little over a year.

Gavin Floyd has been struggling a bit, lasting just 4 innings against the Tigers this week. Gavin is 11-6 for the White Sox, but is just 1-2 in his last 5 starts.

Taylor Buchholz continues to throw well for Colorado. Taylor has made 49 appearances for the Rockies, going 4-3 with a very respectable 1.72 ERA. He did give up a run last night against the Padres, allowing a home run by Brian Giles.

After sitting out most of 10 days with an injury, Michael Bourn has returned to the Astros line up. Mike had 2 hits yesterday, and is hitting .232 in 99 games for Houston. He has 33 stolen bases in 41 attempts.

Randy Ruiz had 2 hits in Seattle Wednesday night, and is 3 for 9 (.333) since his call up by the Twins. He has also scored 3 runs, getting his first taste of major league pitching. I have to admire his persistence, Randy will turn 31 years old in October.