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Fantasy Baseball Daily Fix: Twins Honor Harmon “Killer” Killebrew With a Win

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Harmon Killebrew

The heavens were crying yesterday over the death of Harmon “Killer” Killebrew. Four games were postponed due to weather. Killebrew stands at number 11 on the all-time home run list with 527. He is tied for second only behind Babe Ruth with the most seasons of 40 homers or more. Killebrew dominated the 1960s hitting a whopping 393 dingers. You will truly be missed Mr. Minnesota!

Francisco Liriano (7 IP 1 ER 9 K’s) outdueled King Felix (8 IP 2 ER 9 K’s) in Seattle. I’m not sure who is more disappointed with Liriano’s seasaw performances, fantasy owners or the Twins.

Jason Heyward returned to the Braves and went 1-3 with a stolen base.

Gio Gonzalez led Oakland to a 14-0 win over the Angels. He pitched 7 strong, only gave up 1 hit and struck out 7. Gonzalez is now 5-2, with a 2.31 ERA. There is no question that the A’s know how to make stars out of their pitchers year after year.

Apparently Scott Proctor is still in the big leagues.

The Astros closer (for now) Mark Melancon blew his second save of the season. This ruined an eight-inning shutout performance from Wandy Rodriguez.

Ubaldo Jimenez had a nice day on the mound Tuesday going 7 innings giving up three earned runs and striking out seven.

A-Rod hit two bombs against James Shields last night. Shields has been almost unhittable this season so this could be a sign A-Rod may be turning it around.

Carlos Pena hit his 5th homerun of the season. His hot bat in May now has his average at .231.

The Rangers Matt Harrison had a good start striking out six White Sox in seven innings.

Jamie Garcia keeps proving this skeptic wrong. Last night against MLB’s best team, Garcia went eight innings giving up one unearned run while striking out five.

Matt Kemp hit his first home run in what seems like forever.

Dallas McPherson is back in the show and went 1-1 as a pinch hitter in the White Sox win.

In the carousel that is the Dodgers bullpen, Matt Guerrier earned his first save of the season.  

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Written by JJ Omar exclusively for TheFantasyFix.com

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