Berkman named NL Player of the Month

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06/02/2008 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Houston Astros outfielder Lance Berkman was named National League Player of the Month for May.

The switch-hitting Berkman hit at a .471 clip (49-for-104), with 11 doubles, a triple, and nine home runs. The four-time All-Star also amassed 22 runs batted in and scored 31 runs for the Astros. His .471 average and .553 on-base percentage, 49 hits and 85 total bases led the Majors and his 21 extra-base hits tied for the major-league lead.

The honor completes a monster month for Berkman, who was initially named Player of the Week from May 5-11, during which he hit .682 (15-for-22).This marks the second time he has earned a monthly award, previously winning in May 2004.

Other players receiving consideration were the Marlins' Dan Uggla (.347, 12 HR, 26 RBI), the Brewers' Ryan Braun (.322, 11 HR, 22 RBI), the Reds' Adam Dunn (.691 SLG, 10 HR, 25 RBI), and the Braves' Chipper Jones (.417, 4 HR, 14 RBI).

The 32-year-old is hitting .385 with 17 home runs, 47 RBI, while scoring 57 times for the Astros this season.

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