Ryan Howard hits first home run of the season

Ryan Howard (1B,DH - FA)

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, 7-3. Ryan Howard was a key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The home run was the first of the season for Howard, who is now hitting .209 on the season.

Fantasy Impact
Howard appears to be slowly breaking out of his early season slump, having hit safely in five of his last seven games. He still has walked only three times with 16 strikeouts in 43 at-bats.