KFDM COOP Posted June 2, 2008 Report Posted June 2, 2008 Astros' Berkman named N.L. Player of Month for May First baseman receives honor for second time in career Astros first baseman Lance Berkman has been named the National League Player of the Month for May. The switch-hitting slugger hit .471 (49-104), with 11 doubles, a triple, nine home runs, 22 RBI and 31 runs scored in May. His .471 batting average, .553 on-base percentage, 49 hits and 85 total bases led the majors and his 21 extra-base hits tied for the major-league lead. The four-time All-Star posted 16 multi-hit games and five multi-RBI performances. On May 6 against Washington, Berkman collected a career-high five hits and scored four runs, along with two doubles and an RBI. Berkman was named Player of the Week for May 5-11, during which he hit .682 (15-22). Berkman compiled a 17-game hitting streak that extended from April 30 to May 18, during which he hit .545 (36-66). This marks the second time that Berkman has earned N.L. monthly honors (won previously in May 2004). Other players receiving votes were Dan Uggla (.347, 12 HR, 26 RBI) of the Florida Marlins, Ryan Braun (.322, 11 HR, 22 RBI) of the Milwaukee Brewers, Adam Dunn (.691 SLG, 10 HR, 25 RBI) of the Cincinnati Reds, Chipper Jones (.417, 4 HR, 14 RBI) of the Atlanta Braves, Ryan Ludwick (.333, 9 HR, 26 RBI) and Albert Pujols (.373, 9 HR, 17 RBI) of the St. Louis Cardinals and Alfonso Soriano (.345, 10 HR, 29 RBI) of the Chicago Cubs.
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