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Around the bases: This week in MLB

MLB: Seattle RF Nelson Cruz

It has been another disappointing season for the Mariners, but it's certainly not Cruz's fault. Entering Saturday he was on a 17-game hitting streak, during which he batted .421 (32 for 76) with 11 home runs and 15 RBI.

BREWERS: OF Shane Peterson

Since the trade of centerfielder Carlos Gomez, Peterson has become the regular by swinging a hot bat. Entering Saturday he had hit safely in six consecutive games (.450 batting average) and seven of eight to boost his overall batting average to .321 with a .