Jay Bruce launched a three-run bomb to centerfield off Wade LeBlanc, his fifth HR in seven games. He also has nine hits, 11 runs and a dazzling 15 RBI over the sick run. His first 30/100 season is all but in the bag at this point (25/75).

Giants Rookie Brandon Belt cracked two solo homers, his first HR and RBI’s since July 19th.

Hiroki Kuroda pitched seven shutout innings versus Houston earning his first home victory since May 17th (spanning eight starts). He struck out six and walked one over the course of 106 pitches, lowering his ERA to 2.88. Somehow he's managed to lose 14 games this year…

Edwin Encarnacion has a 13-game hit streak working, coming up with two hits and the GW RBI single in the tenth inning. The career underachiever is quietly putting together a roaring second half and has his BA up to .287.

Torii Hunter extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a two-run dinger off Brett Cecil in the first inning. He’s 19/40 (.475) with two HR and seven RBI during the run.

Two pieces of the Padres offensive future carried the club to a win at Cincinnati. James Darnell (playing LF) picked up two hits, an RBI and a SB, while Logan Forsythe added two knocks of his own plus an RBI.

Nick Markakis and Adam Jones both notched three-hit games on Sunday afternoon. Markakis went 3/5 with a HR, two runs and four RBI, and Jones went 3/3 with a run and an RBI as the O’s avoided a home sweep at the hands of Detroit.

The Michael Bourn/Jose Constanza speed combination continues to thrive. Bourn reached base four times, scored a run, drove in two and swiped two bags. Constanza (.382) reached base twice, scored two runs and stole two bases of his own.

Since regaining the closer duties, Carlos Marmol has converted nine consecutive save opportunities. He’s allowed just three base hits in those 9 2/3 innings of work. It’s safe to say his mechanical issues have been resolved.

Coming off a 15-inning scoreless run, Charlie Morton dazzled again at Milwaukee (albeit, in a losing effort). He allowed four hits and a run in 7 1/3 innings, walking two and whiffing five. Despite some hideous outings along the way, the right-hander's ERA is a pleasing 3.43. 

(August 11, 2011 – Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images North America)

Written by Adam Ganeles exclusively for www.thefantasyfix.com. 

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