Found August 21, 2009 on
Sports ? Brews ? JSOnline:
PLAYERS:
Casey McGehee,
Kyle Blanks,
Jake Fox,
Travis Ishikawa
TEAMS: Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants
TEAMS: Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants
Casey McGehee hit his 10th homer of the season for the Brewers on Friday, becoming the third rookie in the NL to reach double figures. A look at the home-run leaders among NL rookies:
Garret Jones, Pitt.
13
Colby Rasmust, St.L.
12
Casey McGehee, Mil.
10
Kyle Blanks, S.D.
9
Jake Fox, Chi.
8
Travis Ishikawa, S.F.
8
Micah Hoffpauier, Chi.
8
Original Story:
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