David Price had what was pretty easily the best start of his young career, as he struck out 9 in a complete game shutout. He only allowed 5 baserunners in the game as well. He has raised his record to 3-1 on the season, with a 2.20 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP. The Rays will need his continued excellent performance for the length of the season if they want to stay in the race all year long.
Onto Sunday's Top Performers...
Hitters:
- Adrian Gonzalez (SD): 1-4, R, HR, 2 RBI
- Scott Rolen (CIN): 2-3, 3 R, HR, 2 RBI
- Jay Bruce (CIN): 3-4, RBI
- Evan Longoria (TAM): 2-4, R, RBI
- John Jaso (TAM): 2-3, 2 RBI
- Miguel Tejada (BAL): 2-5, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI
- Kevin Youkilis (BOS): 3-5, 2 R, RBI
- J.D. Drew (BOS): 2-4, R, 2 RBI
- Andrew McCutchen (PIT): 3-5, SB
- Andy LaRoche (PIT): 4-4, 2 RBI
- Michael Bourn (HOU): 1-2, 2 R, 3 SB
- Hunter Pence (HOU): 2-4, 2 R, RBI, SB
- Paul Konerko (CHW): 2-2, R, HR, RBI
- Tyler Colvin (CHC): 3-4, R, HR, RBI
- Ryan Theriot (CHC): 5-6, 2 R, 3 RBI, SB
- Kosuke Fukudome (CHC): 3-4, 3 R, HR, 2 RBI
- Justin Morneau (MIN): 2-4, R, HR, 2 RBI
- Jose Guillen (KC): 1-3, R, HR, 2 RBI
- Austin Jackson (DET): 2-4, R, HR, RBI
- Michael Young (TEX): 3-4, R, 5 RBI
- Robinson Cano (NYY): 1-3, 2 R, HR, RBI
- Kendry Morales (LAA): 3-3, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI
- Albert Pujols (STL): 3-4, R, HR, RBI
- Eric Chavez (OAK): 2-4, R, 3 RBI
- Daric Barton (OAK): 3-4, R
- Eric Patterson (OAK): 2-4, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI
- Kevin Kouzmanoff (OAK): 2-4, R, 3 RBI
- Carlos Ruiz (PHI): 2-4, 2 RBI
- Mark Reynolds (ARI): 3-5, 2 R, HR, 4 RBI
- Gaby Sanchez (FLA): 2-5, 2 RBI
- Seth Smith (COL): 2-4, 2 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI
Pitchers:
- Chad Billingsley (LAD): 6 IP, 5 K, 1 ER, 6 BR
- Scott Olsen (WAS): 7 IP, 8 K, 0 ER, 7 BR, W
- David Price (TAM): 9 IP, 9 K, 0 ER, 5 BR, W, SHO, CG
- Daniel Bard (BOS): 1 IP, 3 K
- John Danks (CHW): 8 IP, 5 K, 2 ER, 7 BR, W
- Randy Wells (CHC): 7 IP, 6 K, 2 ER, 7 BR, W
- Colby Lewis (TEX): 6 1/3 IP, 10 K, 9 BR, 4 ER, W
- Brad Penny (STL): 7 2/3 IP, 2 K, 0 ER, 8 BR, W
- Gio Gonzalez (OAK): 7 IP, 3 K, 0 ER, 7 BR, W
- Tommy Hanson (ATL): 5 IP, 8 K, 0 ER, 7 BR
- Mike Pelfrey (NYM): 5 IP, 3 K, 0 ER, 10 BR, W