Alfredo Amezaga led off the eighth inning Sunday against Nationals RP Luis Ayala with an infield single as his team trailed 4-2. The next batter, Jeremy Hermida hit a tying two-run home run to right-center. Hermida finished the game 2-for-4 and extended his hitting streak to five games (7-for-21). He has five RBI in that span. (Updated 05/11/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/12/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Hermida was without a home run in 11 May games before tagging Ayala's pitch. Hermida started May with a .272 average, but has since raised it to .305. He continues to flex his offensive muscle and is starting to look like the baseball player we have heard about for years. Injuries have been a problem throught Hermida's career, but as long as he is healthy, he is a viable No. 4 Fantasy OF in mixed leagues. (Updated 05/11/2008).
Hermida homered and drove in two runs for the visiting Marlins in their 5-4 win over Washington on Sunday. (Updated 05/12/2008)
Advice
Hermida has hit .378 (14-for-37) with two doubles, a homer and five RBIs. Overall, he is hitting .305 with three homers and 18 RBIs this season.
Alfredo Amezaga led off the eighth inning Sunday against Nationals RP Luis Ayala with an infield single as his team trailed 4-2. The next batter, Jeremy Hermida hit a tying two-run home run to right-center. Hermida finished the game 2-for-4 and extended his hitting streak to five games (7-for-21). He has five RBI in that span. (Updated 05/11/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/12/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Hermida was without a home run in 11 May games before tagging Ayala's pitch. Hermida started May with a .272 average, but has since raised it to .305. He continues to flex his offensive muscle and is starting to look like the baseball player we have heard about for years. Injuries have been a problem throught Hermida's career, but as long as he is healthy, he is a viable No. 4 Fantasy OF in mixed leagues. (Updated 05/11/2008).
