Pirates OF Nate McLouth wasted little time making an impact in Thursday's 11-5 win against the Cardinals. McLouth parked a 1-2 pitch from Joel Pineiro in the first inning into the right-field stands at Busch Stadium. It was McLouth's 11th home run of the season and second in three games. McLouth, who also walked three times, extended his hitting streak to four games (4-for-15). (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/16/08).
Fantasy Analysis
McLouth is easily the frontrunner at this juncture for most surprising Fantasy player in 2008. He was basically an afterthought in all Fantasy leagues on Draft Day, but now he is owned in 97 percent of leagues. He continues to rip it at the plate and the Pirates coaching staff doesn't believe he will slow down. They liken him to a young Barry Bonds. McLouth has emerged as a must-start Fantasy OF. (Updated 05/15/2008).
McLouth went 1-for-4 with a homer in the Pirates' 8-4, 10-inning win over the Cardinals on Tuesday. (Updated 05/14/2008)
Advice
McLouth is just 3-for-22 (.136) in his last six games, but is still batting .305 with 10 homers, 31 RBIs and 32 runs in 38 games this season.
Pirates OF Nate McLouth wasted little time making an impact in Thursday's 11-5 win against the Cardinals. McLouth parked a 1-2 pitch from Joel Pineiro in the first inning into the right-field stands at Busch Stadium. It was McLouth's 11th home run of the season and second in three games. McLouth, who also walked three times, extended his hitting streak to four games (4-for-15). (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/16/08).
Fantasy Analysis
McLouth is easily the frontrunner at this juncture for most surprising Fantasy player in 2008. He was basically an afterthought in all Fantasy leagues on Draft Day, but now he is owned in 97 percent of leagues. He continues to rip it at the plate and the Pirates coaching staff doesn't believe he will slow down. They liken him to a young Barry Bonds. McLouth has emerged as a must-start Fantasy OF. (Updated 05/15/2008).
