August 11, 2024

Best Batter Monday

Yordan Alvarez of the Astros took over the fifth slot in the Baseball Musings Batter Rankings with a game score of 73 on Sunday. He went two for two with a walk, a HBP, and a home run in the 10-2 win over the Red Sox.

Aaron Judge and Juan Soto remain first and third respectively. Judge went three for three with a walk and his 42nd home run of the season. Soto hit two home runs on the day as the Yankees beat the Rangers 8-7.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.of the Blue Jays saw his hit streak end with an 0 for 4 in an 8-4 Athletics victory. He remains in second place, seven points ahead of Soto.

Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals had a rare Sunday off. He remains in fourth place.

The best game score of the day came off the bat of Cal Raleigh of the Mariners, an 85. He made the most of his appearance on Sunday Night Baseball, as he posted a three for four with a walk and two home runs in a 12-1 rout of the Mets. Raleigh is just four home runs score of his single season high of 30, set last year. While his batting average remains low, his isolated power stands at a whopping .227.

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