Each day, MLB.com selects one player from each game whose performance stands out.
Homer Bailey | Reds 4, Mets 1
Given an early three-run lead, Bailey did the rest, limiting the Mets to just one run on six hits over eight impressive innings in the Reds' fifth straight victory.
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Ryan Braun | Brewers 6, Twins 2Braun went 3-for-4, hitting a double and two homers, his 18th and 19th of the season.
A.J. Burnett | Pirates 9, Indians 2Burnett became the first Pirates pitcher since Doug Drabek in 1990 to win six consecutive starts, holding the Indians to two runs over 6 2/3 innings. Burnett has an ERA of 2.17 during his streak.
Scott Cousins | Marlins 4, Rays 3 (15)
Cousins had three hits, including a go-ahead triple in the 15th inning in Saturday's win over the Rays.
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Rajai Davis | Blue Jays 6, Phillies 5 (10)Davis' walk-off single in the 10th inning capped a day that saw the Blue Jays rally late against Cliff Lee.
Doug Fister | Tigers 4, Rockies 1Fister was sensational in his return from the DL, retiring the first 11 batters and firing six scoreless innings with six K's for his first win of the season.
Jonny Gomes | A's 6, Padres 4Gomes cracked a two-run, pinch-hit homer in the seventh inning to power the A's to their fifth consecutive victory.
Justin Grimm | Rangers 8, Astros 3
Grimm won his Major League debut, delivering a quality start by allowing three runs in six innings while striking out seven and walking none.
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Jason Hammel | Orioles 5, Braves 0Hammel flirted with a no-hitter en route to tossing a complete-game, one-hit shutout.
Matt Holliday | Cardinals 10, Royals 7Holliday posted season highs with four hits and five RBIs, helping the Cards' cause in a decisive seventh to even the I-70 series.
Jesus Montero | Mariners 7, Giants 4Montero homered off Tim Lincecum and added two more hits while also scoring the go-ahead run.
Alexei Ramirez | White Sox 5, Dodgers 4Ramirez hit a two-run double, made a run-saving diving catch and then scored the winning run after being hit by a pitch and stealing second base.
Ervin Santana | Angels 1, D-backs 0Santana was perfect through 6 2/3 innings and completed a one-hit shutout at Angel Stadium.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia | Red Sox 4, Cubs 3Batting cleanup for the first time in his career, Saltalamacchia reached base three times, including a key two-run homer and a double.
Mark Teixeira | Yankees 5, Nationals 3 (14)Teixeira laced a go-ahead two-run double in the 14th inning to give the Yanks their eighth straight win.
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