Ordonez hits snag in batting race: The Sports Xchange notes that Magglio Ordonez has encountered a little drag in his rush to win a second batting title in a row. Ordonez went 1-for-4 Wednesday and 1-for-5 Thursday (two-run triple in the ninth) to fall back to .318. (Updated 08/08/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 8/8/08).
Fantasy Analysis
But that's still within hailing distance of the leaders as he seeks to become the first player since Nomar Garciapara (1999-2000) to win back-to-back batting titles. "It's too early," Ordonez said. "We'll see in September." Continue to start him in all leagues. (Updated 08/08/2008).
Ordonez hit his first triple of the season, driving in two runs to help the Tigers end a six-game losing streak with an 8-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox. (Updated 08/08/2008)
Advice
Ordonez, who is batting .318 with 14 homers and 67 RBIs this season, had not hit a triple since Aug. 6, 2006 versus Cleveland. The outfielder has been on a tear lately, going 27-for-71 (.380) with two homers, three doubles and 15 RBIs over his last 16 contests. He has also scored nine times in that stretch.
Ordonez hits snag in batting race: The Sports Xchange notes that Magglio Ordonez has encountered a little drag in his rush to win a second batting title in a row. Ordonez went 1-for-4 Wednesday and 1-for-5 Thursday (two-run triple in the ninth) to fall back to .318. (Updated 08/08/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 8/8/08).
Fantasy Analysis
But that's still within hailing distance of the leaders as he seeks to become the first player since Nomar Garciapara (1999-2000) to win back-to-back batting titles. "It's too early," Ordonez said. "We'll see in September." Continue to start him in all leagues. (Updated 08/08/2008).
