This Week in Baseball

Giancarlo Stanton continues his rapid tear by smacking his 44 home run this season. He has homered in six straight games and has already set a Marlins’ franchise record. Another story line in National League East is Mets’ prospect Logan Taylor. He was attacked by a homeless man with a tire and a rock filled sock after the homeless man demanded his wallet. He needed lots of stitches on his head and the homeless man was taken into custody. Rockies’ pitcher Chad Bettis made his return from cancer and pitched seven innings of shutout ball. Superstar Bryce Harper was diagnosed with a deep bone bruise after slipping on a wet base during a game against the Giants.