Clutch HR's rule the night

Last night there were big home runs to win games.

My favorite HR on the night was from Khalil Greene. I am a Nationals fan but I am a bigger fan of players who overcome adversity. Even though I was pulling for a rare Nats win, two of my favorite players hit HR's against them.

First it was Greene who hit a pinch hit dinger for his eighth on the season. He is slowly returning to action as he deals with his anxiety disorder. I work with and live with people with anxiety disorders and I understand how difficult it is to overcome it and push through. I will always celebrate small victories for the Greene's and Greinke's of the baseball world.

The second big HR for the Cards was in the bottom of the ninth. Albert Pujols led off the inning and crushed #41 on the year. I am going out on a limb, Pujols will win NL MVP this year. Actually I don't think it is too risky a pick, I just do not see anyone else who would be close. Pujols has 360 career shots and needs just 340 more for 700. I have confidence that Albert is going to hit 9 more this season to get to 50. Go Albert!!!

As you know by now I am not a Yankees fan, but I do appreciate their talent. Robinson Cano hit a three run shot last night in the bottom of the ninth to win another game for the dreaded boys in pin stripes. That team can hit!!! Here are the home run totals for their team:

Texiera 31
Damon & Matsui 23
Rodriguez 22
Cano & Swisher 21
Jeter & Posada 17

They have six guys with at least 20 + HR and another two ready to reach that mark. It would be incredible to have eight of nine guys on the team put up those kind of numbers. Poor Melky Cabrera, he needs to get going.

Can the Yanks win it all? I sure hope not!!!