The Phillies managed just four hits in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Braves. Ryan Howard got one of those hits, belting a home run in the fifth inning. The home run was Howard's eighth home run of the season. He now has knocked in 16 runs, despite a batting average of .182.
Fantasy Impact
Howard has been all or nothing over the past ten games, going 3-for-25, all three of the hits home runs. He's struck out 37 times in 99 at-bats. Despite a pitiful batting average, Howard's on pace to hit 38 home runs, giving him significant fantasy value for those in need of power.