Pat Burrell (that hunka-chunka man-meat featured left) is operating in some kind of bizarro world at the moment in which he can't hit for you-know-what. Many would say that's not bizarre, that's just Patty being Patty. But I just had higher hopes for The Bat in a contract year, especially given some of his clutch performances over the summer.
Last night, the Phils won (again, thank god), beating the Braves 6-1, staying put in first place of the NL East, a half game in front of the Mets (who also won). Pat Burrell did little to help the win, though. After striking out 5 times on Tuesday (a franchise record for most strike-outs in a game), Burrell went 1-4 last night. Todd Zolecki of the Philadelphia Inquirer helps but Burrell's troubles in league perspective:
"Entering last night, he was hitting .173 (23 for 133) with four home runs and 12 RBIs in 37 games since Aug. 6. That is the second-worst average in baseball in that span; only Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Andy LaRoche (.157) has hit worse.
In his last 19 games, Burrell was hitting just .147 (11 for 75) with one homer and four RBIs since Aug. 25. Only Chicago White Sox outfielder Nick Swisher (.129) has been worse."
Jeez, Pat, what's the deal dude? You can't use your classic pick-up line in bars anymore if you don't follow through with some hitting.
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